We made a big SPLASH forward this year!

2022 has been a year of progress and momentum at SPLASHForward. We galvanized a broad coalition of supporters from the region’s aquatics community and spearheaded efforts toward securing a game changing aquatics center in the Bellevue Airfield Park Master Plan.

We hosted a water safety workshop for families, provided swim lessons and built confidence around water at our first annual summer camp, and hosted lifeguard training workshops reaching 80+ high school students, 60+ of whom went on to lifeguard this summer minimizing impact in our region of the national lifeguard shortage. SPLASHForward also headed a national effort to create an outdoor water safety campaign (#RecreateResponsibly). We have been a leading voice on the needs for equitable water access, and all of this is possible because we have the support of our community and wonderful partners. 

Looking to 2023 and beyond, SPLASHForward needs to expand its capacity so we can best meet the needs of our community and fulfill our commitment as a private funding partner. We are excited to announce that for the first time, we are going to be adding a paid Executive Director to our team as well as a small number of program and administrative staff! These positions are mission focused and critical to our long term success. By sustainably building our team, we are working toward a world where everyone is safe around water and has equitable access to best-in-class aquatic centers that are vibrant places of pride and inclusive for all.

As we enter into the season of giving and gratitude, we are reminded that our work is made possible only through the kindness and generosity of our community. We invite you to make a splash in our end of year campaign by making a donation to help us grow our team in 2023. The first $1,250 raised today will be matched by a generous donor.

With optimism and gratitude,

Co-Founder, Board President

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