Tahoe Waterman Foundation

A nonprofit organization

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$21,700 raised by 6 donors

48% complete

$45,000 Goal

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Our Program

Healing Waters, Paddle Together

HELP US BRING A NEW 6-PERSON ADAPTIVE OUTRIGGER CANOE TO LAKE TAHOE!

SUPPORT THE TAHOE WATERMAN FOUNDATION'S ADAPTIVE, YOUTH, & COMMUNITY PADDLING PROGRAMS

The Tahoe Waterman Foundation is thrilled to announce the "Healing Waters, Paddle Together" - our version of a Giving Tuesday campaign

This canoe will be shared across our community:

Adaptive athletes rediscovering strength
Local youth building confidence and leadership
Veterans seeking calm and connection
Families and friends paddling together
Community members looking for a new way to heal, grow, or belong

A 6-person canoe only moves when all six people paddle together. And this campaign is exactly the samprogram provides the opportunity for people with life-changing injuries and challenges to access the mental and physical healing power of water through paddle sports. We provide free access to paddle sports gear, professional coaching resources and educational programs focused on creating positive changes and a lasting impact for those facing life-changing challenges and disabilities.

As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Waterman Foundation is dedicated to helping people heal and grow by fostering a connection with the water through paddle sports experiences.

Your GIVING TUESDAY donation WILL BE MATCHED $1-for-$1 (up to $20,000)

all donations go directly to support THE PURCHASE OF A NEW 6-PERSON OUTRIGGER CANOE FOR USE IN OUR ADAPTIVE, YOUTH, & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Adaptive, Youth, and Community Paddling Experiences include -

Sponsorships for underserved local youth to participate in our Youth Paddle Camps
Individual and Family Paddle Sessions with Adaptive Equipment and a Professional Waterman's Coach
Half-day Youth Paddle Sessions with Adaptive Equipment and a Professional Waterman's Coach
Full-day Youth (or Adult) Paddle Sessions with Adaptive Equipment and a Professional Waterman's Coach

Experiences will be open to people of all ages and all backgrounds. Experiences will be open to underserved and underprivileged youth, people with cognitive, sensory, or physical disabilities.