Wellness Wednesday – Big Splash returns on Aug. 21

picture disc.The Big Splash, a recreational and competitive swimming fundraiser that raised more than $30,000 for children and adults with disabilities in 2009, returns to Omaha on Saturday, Aug. 21.

Who: The event brings together swimmers of all abilities and ages to compete in a variety of races and relays for recreational, competitive, adaptive and assisted swimmers.

Why: Proceeds raised support UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) programs for individuals with diverse disabilities.












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Not a swimmer? That’s OK. Sign up to be a volunteer for the event.




Where: Competitions will be held at the Westside High School Pool (8701 Pacific St.). A Family Swim & Splash Party will be held at the Rockbrook Swimming Pool (10800 W. Center Road).

When:

  • Competitions — 8 a.m. to noon; and
  • Swim party — 1 to 3 p.m.

Cost: $25 per participant for any combination of events, including the the swim party. All swimmers receive a Big Splash T-shirt and swim cap. Scholarships are available for adaptive and assisted swimmers. To apply, contact a Big Splash representative at (402) 502-0300.

How to sign up? Register online here.

Special guest: Olympic Gold Medalist swimmer Misty Hyman will be the guest of honor at the event.