Unique Event Calls Attention to Childhood Drowning Concerns Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend Roxie's Wish: Drowning Prevention Week for Children News provided by Share this article Share this article LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As Memorial Day and summer vacations approach, a Los Angeles nonprofit is making a unique effort to educate millions about the growing dangers of childhood drowning. Meow Meow Foundation recently passed California legislation which declares every third week of May as Roxie's Wish: Drowning Prevention Week for Children. Coinciding with this annual event, the organization is hosting a 7-part series under the same name from May 15-21. Due to COVID-19 restrictions this year's program will stream online.