DUDA Donates $50,000 to Support Adaptive Swim Lessons at Oviedo YMCA

OVIEDO, Fla. (July 15, 2026) – As DUDA celebrates 100 years of serving communities across Florida and beyond, the fifth-generation, family-operated real estate and agriculture company is investing in water safety and inclusion by donating $50,000 to support adaptive swim lessons at the Oviedo YMCA.

The contribution will strengthen the YMCA of Central Florida’s adaptive aquatics program, which provides individualized swim instruction for children with special needs. The lessons help participants develop essential water safety skills while building confidence and independence.

“At DUDA, we believe strong communities are built when everyone has access to opportunities that help them thrive,” said Tracy Duda Chapman, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer at DUDA. “We know how important water safety is for those who call Central Florida home. We’re proud to expand access to swim instruction and support a program that can make a meaningful difference for Seminole County families.”

The funding will provide more than 500 swim lessons, while also supporting expanded program hours, specialized instructor staffing and training, sensory-friendly supplies, and adaptive learning resources.

“Water safety is a skill every Central Floridian deserves the opportunity to learn,” said Kevin Bolding, President & CEO, YMCA of Central Florida. “Through DUDA’s generous gift, we’ll continue to expand adaptive aquatics programming at the Oviedo YMCA – meeting the needs of all children with personalized instruction that helps them gain confidence in and around the water.”

For more information about adaptive swim lessons, including registration, visit the YMCA of Central Florida’s website at ymcacf.org and search “adaptive lessons.”

Founded in 1926, DUDA has spent the last century focused on responsible land stewardship, innovation and philanthropy, strengthening the communities where its employees and families live and work.

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