Making Big Waves for Kids Through Scholarships, Community, & Courage.
We help young athletes, families, and our Colorado communities thrive through water polo scholarships, blood drives, and events that give back.
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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Giving Tuesday 2025
December 2, 2025
Athough we aren’t officially signed up through the Giving Tuesday webite please consider donati to support our mission.
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Big Waves Colorado Gives Day
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
With only 6.5% overhead expenses, Big Waves maximizes contribution dollars to the cause, helping to make our country safer for future generations.
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Big Waves February 2026 Community Blood Drive
Monday, February 23, 2026.
Join us for the first Big Waves Community Blood Drive of the year!
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Big Waves July 2026 Community Blood Drive
Monday, July 20, 2026
Save the date for the summer Big Waves Community Blood Drive at the Ranch Country Club.
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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.