Make A Splash 2025 – Our Biggest Yet!

Six people and a green dinosaur mascot pose outside a building entrance, two of them holding poster boards covered with colorful paper boot and dinosaur cutouts signed by kids.

Hosted by Wear A Big Smile Foundation in partnership with AKIN at their Kent location

Last week, we wrapped up our 3rd Annual Make A Splash event—and it was truly the best one yet! With the incredible support of our community, we were able to assist over 70 families, welcoming more than 300 attendees for a day filled with joy, connection, and giving.

One of the highlights? We donated 256 pairs of boots to families in need—helping ensure that every step forward is a confident one.

A wide view of a sunny outdoor community event with white and blue tents, a crowd of families, and trees framing the covered walkway.

This event wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and heart of our amazing volunteers. A huge THANK YOU to Jan, Kristin, Ricky Bobby, and Triona—your energy and compassion made all the difference.

We’re so grateful to our partner AKIN for hosting us at their Kent location and for sharing in our mission to spread smiles and support.

A group of people and a green dinosaur mascot pose together in front of a red and yellow fire truck at an outdoor community event.

Here’s to making an even bigger splash next year! 💙

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#KentWA

An overhead view from under a covered walkway of a community event, with families and children gathered near tents on a grassy field.


Volunteers in green Wear A Big Smile shirts help children try on rain boots at an outdoor table stocked with rows of green dinosaur-print and pink boots, with a fire truck parked nearby.

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