Educate, Renovate, Support

The families of Winter Park through a Supportuve and Safe Aquatic Community

The Foundation

Winter Park Blue Dolfins Foundation, Inc.

501c3, EIN 88-1662511, Public Charity Status 509(a)(2)

Mission: To promote health, wellness, swim instruction, swim camps, regardless of background and ethnicities, renovation of facilities for further growth, as well as supporting athletes attending secondary education through scholarships.

Cause: When drowning is the number one cause of death for children under age 4, swimming is a must-have life skill. Our goal is to not only teach children to swim but to embrace it as a pleasurable lifetime activity promoting health and longevity.

Current Short-Term Projects: Pool Prep and Equipment to Run Meets, School Scholarships, and Lessons/Team Scholarships

Long-Term Projects: New 50 Meter Pool at City of WP next to existing Cady Way Pool - (Goal 3.89, and to fully fund, Spring/Summer 2024 - goal finish, Spring 2025) SEE BELOW TO DONATE

👇Donate Now the New Cady Way Aquatic Facility👇

Zelle: @BDSwimFoundation

Venmo: @Blue_Dolfins

Paypal: BDSwimFoundation@gmail.com

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Check: Payable to Winter Park Blue Dolfins Foundation, 201 Flame Ave, Maitland, FL 32751.

Wire Transfer: Call Joe at 407.937.9129 for arrangements.

Cash Donations: Cash donations delivered in person to Leslie Bergquist or Cathy Wertenberger.

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Upgrades: New 50m pool, renovated buildings, three beach volleyball competition courts, green space, and parking.

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