Our public pools are places where everyone belongs and dreams are built. Thank you for considering SPLASHForward today among those you support during the final day of GiveBIG.
Today, we give you the gift of Justin Fleming's water story and have a special announcement for the future of pools in King County below.
Take 4 minutes and enjoy!
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Our public pools are dream makers. They are places where you can strive to be your best, become stronger and healthier, make new friends, have fun, and achieve your dreams whatever they may be. Justin Fleming's Paralympic dream began in the water and was inspired by Olympian Tom Malchow who also happens to be a SPLASHForward Olympic Ambassador. Justin is one of our local swimming heroes, especially for the physically disabled community. He achieved great heights in the sport of swimming and now gives back to the community through coaching. Through coaching, Justin marries his joy for the water with a passion for working hard to reach goals. His vision for his athletes is to find enjoyment in what they do and work hard at doing it well.
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Support SPLASHForward today so that everyone can enjoy and create water stories in new public aquatic facilities.
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$13 Million in King County Aquatic Grants
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First Round Grants Approved
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On Tuesday, King County Council approved all 18 aquatic facility grant awards recommended by the advisory committee on which SPLASHForward sits.
This is a historic moment for our region and the momentum for new and expanded aquatic facilities. Last month, SPLASHForward had the opportunity to present the grant awards to King County Council on behalf of the Parks and Open Space and Aquatic Facilities advisory committee which was a complete honor.
Several local pools received either planning or capital improvement grants. The City of Bellevue was awarded a $100,000 planning grant. Si View Metropolitan Park District received the largest capital grant at $4million for the construction of Si View Aquatic Center which looks to be the next new aquatic center in King County!
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"Our Parks levy shows our commitment to creating a liveable, sustainable, joyful community with opportunities for everyone to be active and enjoy nature. These grants deliver on that commitment in real, tangible ways, like supporting a rebuilt senior and community center in Redmond, preserving open space in Kirkland, creating active recreational opportunities in Mercer Island and helping Bellevue plan for its dream of a competitive pool. I am so excited to see these investments result in a better quality of life for all King County residents."
Claudia Balducci, King County Council Chair
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"The Aquatics Facilities Grant program is having the desired effect to create momentum for the first time in 50 years to see a countywide expansion and enhancement of our aquatic facilities. This investment in social infrastructure, which aquatic facilities are, will have a direct impact on the health, wellness, and safety of people within our communities with ripple effects that extend to future generations."
Susan Pappalardo, Co-Founder and President of SPLASHForward and member of advisory committee
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Our GiveBIG goal is $20,000
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We appreciate any gift of support on this community wide giving campaign to support local nonprofits that matter to you most.
A generous donor (thank you!!) has stepped up to push us past our first $5,000 to secure our $5,000 Board match.
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We have raised $10,600 please help us reach our goal!
Check out our *new* SPLASHFoward swag to match your donation motivation!
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Pools Are Cool Sticker
All Donors
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SPLASHForward Drop Sticker
donations $250 - $499
Both stickers
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Flip Flops
donations $500 - $999
Flip Flops + Stickers
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SPLASHForward Towel
donations $1,000 - $4,999
Towel Choice + Flip Flops + Stickers
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SPLASHForward Towel
donations $1,000 - $4,999
Towel Choice + Flip Flops + Stickers
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SPLASHForward Towel
donations $1,000 - $4,999
Towel Choice + Flip Flops + Stickers
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Donations at $5,000 or greater - all of the above!
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GiveBIG proceeds directly support our community engagement costs, organizational growth, and our initiatives. We are actively interviewing consultants and growing our initiatives to lay the foundation for our private fundraising capacity.
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We believe aquatics unites us, makes our communities stronger, and that public aquatics facilities improve our health and well being.
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