guard 4 anna
emphasize the importance of high safety standards for lifeguards, pool management, and aquatics facilities.

TAKE THE PLEDGE THIS SUMMER and
#GUARD4ANNA

Dedicate your season to staying vigilant and keeping patrons safe this summer!

TOGETHER WE CAN SAVE LIVES 4 ANNA!

If you are an Aquatic Manager and would like to participate
​here’s what you need to do!

1. SIGN UP 

• Email [email protected] to express your interest

2. SHARE OUR STORY

• Watch this VIDEO with your staff or request Anna's parents to share their story in person 

3. "PLEDGE"

• Lifeguards "pledge" to GUARD 4 ANNA this summer (see below)

4. WEAR GREEN BANDS

• We will send you green Guard 4 ANNA bands for your staff to wear this summer as a visual reminder.

5. TAG US

• Tag us on social media with #guard4ANNA to highlight your mad skills, training, saves, wearing bands, etc! This way we can see the great things lifeguards are doing in our community to save lives!

6. NOMINATE TOP GUARDS

• At the end of the summer you will nominate your top guards and we will recognize and reward them!

lifeguard pledge to #guard4anna

I, ___________, pledge to Guard 4 ANNA by staying vigilant while on duty and promising to do the following to the best of my abilities: ​

1. Always use proper SCANNING techniques in my designated areas
2. Know, follow and REMIND patrons of the pool rules and regulations
3. REACT immediately!
4. Know and follow my facilities EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN that includes the use of CPR, AED and Oxygen machines.

#guard4anna
​2023 participating aquatic facilities

*oakbrook park district

*YMCA of bristol, tn

*Lemont park district

*Buffalo grove park district
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​*elk grove park district

*glenview park district

*Butterfield park district

*Orchard brook pool

*darien swim & recreation
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​*Clarendon hills park district

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4 ANNA water safety scholarship

The 4 ANNA Foundation Water Safety Scholarship supports and respects those individuals dedicated to promoting water safety for others. It is our honor to present each of the following two seniors from District 99 with a $1,000 scholarship:

Kayla Kellam
Downers Grove North
Lifeguard and CPR instructor

Emma Fudacz
Downers Grove South
Lake Merit Badge Instructor and Lifeguard

CONGRATULATIONS KAYLA & EMMA!
We truly appreciate all your efforts in promoting safe swimming environments and helping us prevent future drownings.