This Giving Tuesday, make a lasting impact by supporting Arizona Adaptive Water Sports (AAWS)—a program that empowers children, adults, and families to overcome barriers, experience joy, and achieve the seemingly impossible.
When you give to AAWS, you’re not just donating—you’re creating opportunities for freedom, healing, and adventure for individuals of all abilities. By joining our mission this Giving Tuesday, you can fuel ZEST, a life-changing energy that transforms lives.
What Is the Gift of ZEST?
ZEST is more than funding—it’s a movement. It represents hope, joy, and connection for participants and their loved ones. It’s about breaking down barriers and showing people of all abilities that they can succeed.
This Giving Tuesday, your ZEST gift will directly support programs like:
Kids Days: Creating magical memories for children of all abilities.
Veterans Programs: Helping those who served our country rediscover their adventurous spirit.
Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired: Providing inclusive water sports experiences.
Arizona Burn Foundation Teen Program: Empowering teens recovering from severe burn injuries.
ALS of Arizona: Supporting participants and families with adapted water sports.
Camp Rainbow Kids: Offering respite and joy for children battling cancer.
Foundation for the Blind – Teen Program: Creating thrilling experiences for visually impaired teens.
First Place Adult Program: Giving adults with autism and developmental disabilities their moment to shine.
Adaptive Wake Surfing for Youth & Adults: Building confidence and unforgettable memories.
Why Giving Tuesday Is the Time to Act
Giving Tuesday isn’t just another day—it’s a global movement of generosity. It’s your chance to be part of something bigger, something life-changing. Adaptive watersports programs like AAWS rely on the generosity of people like you. Without your help, sunscreen runs out, boats run dry, and life-changing experiences are put on hold.
But YOU can change that. This Giving Tuesday, your gift ensures that the ZEST we bring to participants continues to thrive—not just today but for future generations.
How Your ZEST Gift Makes an Impact
No contribution is too small to make a difference. Here’s how your Giving Tuesday donation can help:
$25: Provides sunscreen to protect participants during outdoor activities.
$65: Purchases a life jacket for water safety.
$160: Covers fishing supplies for a day of relaxation and fun.
$250: Funds kayaking lessons for three participants.
$550: Supports an adaptive waterski team of 15 volunteers for one day.
$800: Fuels boats and personal watercraft for a full day of activities.
$1,000: Delivers waterski or wake surfing lessons for four participants.
$5,000: Provides 35 scholarships for individuals in need, opening doors to life-changing experiences.
Your gift this Giving Tuesday becomes more than dollars—it becomes a source of empowerment, confidence, and joy for participants and their families.
How ZEST Transforms Lives Across Arizona
From Page to Lake Havasu, Phoenix to Tucson, AAWS programs serve communities across Arizona and beyond. Every donation you make creates a ripple effect, transforming not just individual lives but entire communities. From children battling illness to adults rediscovering their potential, participants of all abilities find healing, freedom, and adventure through your generosity.
Leave a Legacy This Giving Tuesday
When you donate this Giving Tuesday, you’re doing more than funding a program—you’re building a legacy of ZEST that will touch lives for years to come. Regardless of size, every donation fuels life-changing moments for children, veterans, and individuals of all abilities.
Your Giving Tuesday contribution is tax-deductible and can be made as a one-time gift or a recurring commitment. While one-time gifts help us meet immediate needs, recurring donations are the foundation of sustainability for Arizona Adaptive Water Sports (AAWS).
Think about this:
A $20 monthly donation can consistently cover the cost of sunscreen to protect participants from the Arizona sun. It may seem small, but it ensures we never have to say, “Sorry, we’re out.”
A $50 recurring gift means life jackets are always available, keeping everyone safe on the water. Safety is not optional—it’s essential.
$75 per month keeps our boats fueled and ready to run. Without gas, the magic stops. But with your support, every boat ride becomes a journey toward confidence, connection, and achievement.
The magic of recurring donations is that they allow us to plan ahead, ensuring we’re always prepared to meet the needs of our participants. When you give monthly, you’re saying, “I’m with you every step of the way,” empowering us to provide sunscreen, fuel, life jackets, and more—all year long.
Why Recurring Donations Matter
Adaptive watersports programs require ongoing support. Sunscreen doesn’t last forever. Gasoline is always in demand. And every day, more individuals and families turn to us for life-changing experiences.
By choosing to give monthly, you help us:
Ensure continuity: Recurring gifts mean we’re never caught off guard by unexpected costs.
Reach more participants: With steady funding, we can expand our programs to serve more communities across Arizona.
Maximize every dollar: Predictable donations help us budget effectively so we can invest in growth and impact.
Together, we can create a world where everyone has the chance to thrive, excel, and experience the fullness of life. When you give to AAWS this Giving Tuesday, you’re giving more than money—you’re giving memories, joy, and a brighter future.
Take Action This Giving Tuesday
Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Right now, a child is dreaming of their first kayaking lesson. A veteran is longing for a moment of camaraderie on the water. A family is hoping for an unforgettable adventure. Your gift makes this possible.
The sunscreen is running low. The boats need fuel. The participants are ready to dive into life-changing experiences. The time to act is now.