Charlie was a physician, leader, and humanitarian who used his brilliant mind to bring knowledge and compassion together to solve difficult medical, academic, and societal problems. Charlie was a life-long pool and open water competitive swimmer. He fought tirelessly to improve the health of those most vulnerable. He had a great love of children.
Courage
The impetus for the Dr. Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative was his untimely death during a marathon swim in the Hudson River in June 2019.
Charlie accomplished so much in his life because he knew no limits. He embraced academic, societal, and athletic challenges with gusto.
Partnership
