You’re Invited to the Big Waves
Gala & Silent Auction!
Saturday September 26, at 5:30 pm
Omni Interlocken Resort
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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Gala Silent Auction
The Silent Auction is one of the most exciting parts of the Big Waves Gala, and every donated item helps us raise funds to save lives and create ripples of positivity through gun safety, water polo, and youth empowerment.
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Big Waves Gala
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Big Waves' first annual Gala fundraiser and recognition event will take place this upcoming September at the Omni Interlocken Hotel in Broomfield, CO. Make sure to mark your calendars!
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2026 Big Waves 5K
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Save the date for the Big Waves 5K. Details coming soon!
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Big Waves November 2026 Blood Drive
Monday, November 16, 2026
Join us this fall at the Ranch Country Club for the Big Waves Community Blood Drive.