Every Child a Swimmer: 2024 Year in Review ~ by: Casey McGovern
The Every Child a Swimmer program is dedicated to ensuring that every child has access to the life-saving skill of swimming. As a division of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, we work to eliminate barriers to swim education by providing scholarships for swim lessons, partnering with swim schools, and advocating for water safety legislation across the United States. Through education, awareness, and collaboration, we are creating a generation of confident swimmers, building safer communities, and saving lives.
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on an incredible year filled with tremendous growth,
impactful partnerships, and countless moments of hope and achievement. None of this would be possible without the unwavering support of our partners—individuals and organizations who share our passion for creating swimmers and saving lives.
This year, we partnered with over 300 swim schools across the country, resulting in a remarkable investment of over $500,000 in swim lessons for children. This is a significant leap from 2023, when we were able to teach 610 children to swim, equating to $150,000. These numbers are more than statistics—they represent lives changed, opportunities unlocked, and communities strengthened.
Looking ahead to 2025, we are setting our sights even higher. Our goal is to quadruple the number of children impacted. With your help, we can make this vision a reality. Every dollar donated goes directly to providing children with the essential life skill of swimming—empowering them with safety, confidence, and a brighter future.
In the year to come, we’re aiming even higher. Our goal is to quadruple the number of children
impacted, but we can’t do it alone.
Here’s how you can help make this vision a reality:
- Donate: Every dollar goes directly to funding swim lessons for children in need.
- Partner with Us: Swim schools and organizations can join our growing network to expand our each.
- Spread the Word: Share our mission with your network to help build a wave of support.
Every contribution—whether financial, partnership-driven, or through advocacy—gets us closer to a future where every child has access to the life-saving skill of swimming.
Why this matters… Swimming is more than a skill; It’s a bridge to safety, confidence, and opportunity. By working together, we’re creating a legacy of water safety, ensuring that more children can enjoy a brighter, safer future. Together. Let’s dive into 2025 with renewed energy and determination to create even more swimmers.
