Together We Can Create a Big Wave.
Create your own ripple.
Our hope at Big Waves is that you will make the choice every day to create your own ripple of positivity, and by making that choice, you can help change the world.
Our Mission
Big Waves is a non-profit organization. We advocate for gun sensibility and safety and honor the memory of our son, Vaughn Bigelow Jr., by enriching the lives of kids through the sport of water polo. Learn more about our mission and how you can help spread a #rippleofpositivity.
Meet Vaughn Jr
June 14, 2018. The day our family and community were forever changed.
Gun Locks
Big Waves is creating a tsunami of change to keep Americans safe. Save a life by ordering your free gun lock today. You can prevent a loved one from becoming a statistic.
Take Action
Ready to take the next step? You can become a contributor to our cause, save kids lives, and help make this world a better place.
Upcoming Events
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![April 30, 2024: Vaughn Bigelow Jr. Scholarship Application Deadline]()
April 30, 2024: Vaughn Bigelow Jr. Scholarship Application Deadline
Submit your scholarship application by the end of the day on April 30th to be considered for the scholarship.
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![2024 National Lock Your Gun Day!]()
July 8, 2024: National Lock Your Gun Day!
Join us on July 8th as we spread the word from #lockyourgun to #savelives on National Lock Your Gun Day!
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![2024 Courage Classic Benefiting Children's Hospital Colorado]()
July 20–21, 2024 Courage Classic Benefiting Children's Hospital Colorado
July 20–21, 2024 is the Big Waves Team's 6th year riding in the Courage Classic on Copper Mountain. We're supporting the ARCH (Adaptive Recreation for Children's Health) Program at the Children's Hospital of Colorado.
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![Big Waves July 22, 2024 Community Blood Drive]()
July 22, 2024: Big Waves Community Blood Drive
Big Waves will be holding a community blood drive on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the Ranch Country Club. Register now or walk-ins are welcome.
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![6th Annual Big Waves Golf Tournament]()
August 3, 2024: 6th Annual Big Waves Golf Tournament
oin us for the 6th Annual Big Waves Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 3, at Legacy Ridge Golf Course in Westminster, CO. Register to play, become a sponsor, or donate an item to the silent auction.
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![October 5, 2024 Big Waves Family 5K]()
October 5, 2024: Big Waves Family 5K
Details are coming soon. Please don't hesitate to contact Ashley Wilkinson at awilkinson@bigwavesinc.org, Big Waves Race Director, if you have any questions.
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November 18, 2024: Big Waves Community Blood Drive
Your donation at our November 18, 2024 blood drive can help ensure no one goes without the critical care they need. Let's fill this gap together. 🤝❤️
