The Fitz Alexander Campbell Thomas Scholarship Fund

On June 4, 2020, Fitz Thomas was swimming with friends in the Potomac River in Leesburg, Virginia when he slipped underwater and drowned.  The son of a dedicated civil rights activist and pastor, Michelle C. Thomas, Fitz lived his 16 years witnessing his mother’s devotion to God and her tireless advocacy for social change and racial justice.  He learned early in life, and carried with him the notion that love and inclusion can truly make a positive difference in the lives of others. 

The Fitz Scholars Fund at Hope Floats will raise funds to: expand access for children from disadvantaged families to participate in swim lessons; empower children to safely enjoy the water; and help to prevent this terrible tragedy from happening to other families across our country.

You can join Hope Floats in honoring Fitz Alexander Campbell Thomas by making a lifesaving donation to his scholarship fund.