One of Saint Lucia’s National Swimmers, Anthony Francois, is currently ill and has been undergoing medical treatment in neighbouring Martinique.
As a result, Anthony has not been able to return to school, swimming or volleyball for some months.
Anthony has been on the Saint Lucia National Swim Team for over 6 years. He has represented Saint Lucia at OECS, CARIFTA and CISC Swimming Championships.
He last represented Saint Lucia in Mexico last September, where he became very ill. Anthony has also been a member of the Saint Lucia National Volleyball Team.
A former SMC student, and now at Sir Arthur, Anthony is a top academic, placing 3rd on the island at the Common Entrance exam and excelling at CXCs.
Unfortunately, on returning from Mexico, 17 year old Anthony has been needed urgent medical attention, and has not been able to return to school, swimming or volleyball.
The Sharks Swim Club will be hosting a Swimathon to help to raise funds to provide some assistance to Anthony’s family in covering the costs for his medical treatment.
All Clubs, swimmers and well-wishers are invited to participate and help with this worthwhile cause – the attached letter gives more information.
Dr Diane Worrell has kindly agreed to the use of the Rodney Heights Aquatic Center for this fund-raising event on Saturday 21st February from 8:30 to 11:30.
In 2009 swimmers raised over $8,000 in aid of Dainelle Gaston, a 15 year old boy needing heart surgery. The swimmers also held swimmathons for victims of Hurricane Tomas and a swimmer’s parent.
Swimmers are asked to pledge $1 for every 25m lap of the pool that is swam by the participant in this SLASA supported Swimathon. Schools are asked to encourage their students to get involved.
Checks may be made payable to the Sharks Swim Club – for Anthony Francois. Business Houses are also encouraged to participate by pledging $10 for every lap swam by their employee in the Swimathon.
For further information, please contact any Club swimmer or Head Coach of the Sharks Swim Club on 713 7321 or email peterkinjamie@yahoo.com.