The International Swimming Hall of Fame Launches the Every Child a Swimmer (ECAS) on-land water safety education program supported by Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation.

News provided by Every Child A Swimmer Staff

By: Casey McGovern

March 21, 2021

The International Swimming Hall of Fame, in collaboration with the Princess Charlene of
Monaco Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of the Every Child a Swimmer (ECAS)
program. Spearheaded by Dr. Bill Kent, Chair of the Board, and Casey McGovern, program
manager. ECAS embodies our spiritual mission at the International Swimming Hall of Fame to
ensure every child has the opportunity to become a proficient swimmer.

ECAS aims to provide essential swimming lessons to children from financially disadvantaged
families, equipping them with life-saving skills and reducing their risk of drowning by a
staggering 88%. Through meticulous evaluation of professional swim schools and aquatics-
active organizations, we identify partners capable of effectively teaching children to swim.
Subsequently, we provide scholarships to these organizations, empowering them to transform
children into confident swimmers.

The support of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation is instrumental in our mission.
Their generous funding enables us to expand the ECAS program into the schools by providing
on-land water safety presentations, reaching more children in need. Dr. Stathis Avramidis,
President of the Greek Lifesaving Sports Association and esteemed Board Member of the
Swimming Hall of Fame, has been pivotal in the development of this initiative, and we extend
our heartfelt appreciation for his unwavering support.

As we embark on this journey, both the International Swimming Hall of Fame and the Princess
Charlene of Monaco Foundation are committed to creating a new standard of success in water
safety education.

Together, we look forward to the profound impact that the Every Child a Swimmer program
will have on the lives of children and families nationwide, and we are optimistic about the
program’s future expansion.

For more information on how to support or participate in the Every Child a Swimmer program,
please visit www.everychildaswimmer.org or by contacting Casey McGovern at (954) 275-9035
or via email at Casey@everychildaswimmer.org.