YOU’RE INVITED!
Please join ShareWaves for a one-of-a-kind charity golf event raising money to provide kids access to high-quality sports experiences. Funds will be distributed directly to kids who need financial support through our unique partnerships with the top youth development programs in the city.
Calling ALL Golfers - The Battle of the Bays Corporate Sponsorships are $5000 and include a private golf bay, a 6-person team, and 6 VIP all-access passes for a party of 12. |
COME SUPPORT KIDSThis year's signature fundraising event will feature over 300 kids from all over the city as special guests. This year, the children will take the spotlight and receive golfing lessons from local professionals and exclusive access to our celebrity guests. Golf lessons will be provide along celebrity meet and greets with fun and games.
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Sports are an essential part of kids' physical, mental, and social well-being. In an age where nearly one-third (29%) of youth are experiencing poor mental health, the childhood obesity rate is 12.8%, and 31% of youth aged 15 and older are considered “insufficiently active”, we want find innovative solution and help every child and teen have equal access to the life-changing power of sports.
By attending the Blasters, you are participating in a fun, simple way to help change children's lives in the Kansas City area! |
LEARN ABOUT SHAREWAVES
Executive Overview
Welcome to ShareWaves, a public charity registered as a 501(c)(3) organization committed to providing children with high-quality sports experiences. We believe that sports participation positively impacts children and adolescents' physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Our Mission: For over half a decade, ShareWaves has been dedicated to identifying and removing the barriers that prevent under-resourced households from participating in sports. We aim to close the disparity gap between well-resourced kids and children from lower economic and disadvantaged families, ensuring they have safe, engaging, and active outlets.
The Youth Sports Crisis: Our work has uncovered a systemic youth sports crisis characterized by a pervasive "pay-for-play" and "win-at-all-costs" mentality. This approach systematically fails young people currently playing sports, driving them away from the transformative benefits of a positive sports experience. Early elite competition, high costs, and widespread dropout rates among youth are issues we must tackle to create a balanced and inclusive youth sports system where every child can thrive on and off the field.
Our Strategic Focus:
Our Commitment: ShareWaves believes in the transformative power of sports to #buildbetterhumans. We are committed to removing barriers to sports participation and ensuring every child can access high-quality sports experiences. By focusing on physical activity, we aim to address the adolescent mental health crisis and promote holistic child development.
Join Us: Support ShareWaves and help us make a lasting impact on the lives of young people through the life-enriching power of sports. Your contributions will enable us to continue our work, develop innovative solutions, and create a supportive environment where every child can thrive. Together, we can build better humans through sports.
Welcome to ShareWaves, a public charity registered as a 501(c)(3) organization committed to providing children with high-quality sports experiences. We believe that sports participation positively impacts children and adolescents' physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Our Mission: For over half a decade, ShareWaves has been dedicated to identifying and removing the barriers that prevent under-resourced households from participating in sports. We aim to close the disparity gap between well-resourced kids and children from lower economic and disadvantaged families, ensuring they have safe, engaging, and active outlets.
The Youth Sports Crisis: Our work has uncovered a systemic youth sports crisis characterized by a pervasive "pay-for-play" and "win-at-all-costs" mentality. This approach systematically fails young people currently playing sports, driving them away from the transformative benefits of a positive sports experience. Early elite competition, high costs, and widespread dropout rates among youth are issues we must tackle to create a balanced and inclusive youth sports system where every child can thrive on and off the field.
Our Strategic Focus:
- Content Creation: We produce compelling, informative, and engaging content highlighting the importance of youth sports. This includes articles, videos, podcasts, and social media campaigns that address key issues in youth sports, share success stories, and provide practical tips for parents, coaches, and athletes.
- Innovative, Collaborative Solutions: We develop and implement creative solutions that bring together stakeholders from various sectors, including education, health, and local government, to address the challenges in youth sports. These collaborations focus on creating inclusive sports programs, improving access to facilities, and providing necessary resources to under-resourced communities.
- Awareness-Raising Events: ShareWaves hosts events to raise awareness of systemic issues in youth sports and promote the lifelong mental and physical health benefits of play, sports participation, and physical activity. These events bring together experts, advocates, and community members to discuss and develop strategies for improving youth sports programs.
- Quality Resources: We provide high-quality resources for coaches, parents, and student-athletes, including training materials, best practices, and toolkits that support the holistic development of young athletes.
Our Commitment: ShareWaves believes in the transformative power of sports to #buildbetterhumans. We are committed to removing barriers to sports participation and ensuring every child can access high-quality sports experiences. By focusing on physical activity, we aim to address the adolescent mental health crisis and promote holistic child development.
Join Us: Support ShareWaves and help us make a lasting impact on the lives of young people through the life-enriching power of sports. Your contributions will enable us to continue our work, develop innovative solutions, and create a supportive environment where every child can thrive. Together, we can build better humans through sports.