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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025 11 10 Regular 500 - Wesley Seth Foundation PresentationWe are a non-profit foundation dedicated to promoting water safety and preventing drownings accidents. Our mission is to educate individuals and communities about water safety practices and provide resources for swimming lessons, life-saving skills, and water safety equipment. M i s s i o n S t a t e m e n tMission S t a t e m e n t Purchased 6,500 door and window alarms for Seminole County and the cities within it to distribute to their residence free of cost. Purchased 10 pool alarms and 1 pool fence Awarded 12 scholarships for swim lessons A c c o m p l i s h m e n t sAccomplishments S c h o l a r s h i p R e c i p i e n t sScholarship R e c i p i e n t s I started the Wesley Seth Foundation 7 months after losing my 2 year old grandson to a drowning at his at home daycare in 2023. Wesley was my only grandchild at the time. The pain my daughter and son-in-law felt as well as our entire family was enormous. O u r B e g i n n i n g sOur B e g i n n i n g s Wesley Seth Rowley Water Safety extends beyond season concerns and includes all bodies of water, not just backyard pools. By implementing proper education, supervision, and precautions, we can significantly decrease preventable water-related tragedies. GoalGoal Safety in the water is not a matter of choice; it is a responsibility that demands our attention and commitment. The Wesley Seth Foundation is dedicated to raising funds for education and safety items that go directly into the communities we serve. D i r e c t i v eDirective C o m m u n i t y P a r t n e r s h i p sCommunity P a r t n e r s h i p s E v e n t sEvents These safety initiatives are funded through 3 main revenue streams: Spirit Nights - Twistee Treat, Chick-fil-A, Texas Roadhouse and other locations Average $250/event Golf Tournament - Tee Off Fore Water Safety at Twin Rivers 2024 - raised $25,000 October 4, 2025 - almost sold out BBQ Cookoff & Festival - Sizzle and Splash BBQ Cookoff & Festival Faced several hurdles at the Oviedo Mall Currently working with Winter Springs Park and Rec to move the event to Central Winds Park May 15-16 Fundraising S p i r i t N i g h t sSpirit N i g h t s T e e O f f F o r W a t e r S a f e t yTee O f f F o r W a t e r S a f e t y S i z z l e & S p l a s hSizzle & S p l a s h S i z z l e & S p l a s hSizzle & S p l a s h 50 BBQ teams competing Sizzle & Splash #s Kid Zone with bounce houses, dunk tak, crafts, yard games Performance stage with appearances by: Miss Florida Teen, School of Rock, Erik Winger, Ryan Thomas, Sarah Liz, Johnny Redding, Brian Keith & Tim Eason 68 judges Sanctioned event by Florida BBQ Association Qualifying event for National Competion Over 50 vendors Waive fees for use of Central Winds Park Event will be promoted as being sponsored by the City of Winter Springs Will allow for larger profit to purchase additional safety equipment and swim lessons Can help this become known as an annual event to keep our children safe H o w c a n y o u h e l p ?H o w c a n y o u h e l p ? T H A N K Y O UTHANK Y O U