Honoured and respected persons from throughout the world have endorsed the principles and goals of the International Life Saving Federation. They have given the prestige of their names and positions to support the ILS and to demonstrate the importance of the world lifesaving movement.
Current Patrons of the ILS
- H.R.H. King CARL XVI Gustaf of Sweden
- H.E. Robert J. HAWKE (Australia) – former Prime Minister
- H.E. John MAJOR (United Kingdom) – former Prime Minister
- H.E. Brian MULRONEY (Canada) – former Prime Minister of Canada
- H.E. Seyed Mostafa MIRSALIM (Iran) – former Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance
- Dr. Dave WILLIAMS, MD (Canada) – Space Agency Astronaut
Former Patrons of the ILS
- H.E. Nelson MANDELA (South-Africa) – former President of South Africa (deceased 2013)
- H.E. Charles HAUGHEY (Ireland) – former Prime Minister (deceased 2006)
- H.E. Michel ROCARD (France) – former Prime Minister (deceased 2015)