The Splash Team
Splashes of Hope is a family-run organization!
Heather Buggee created Splashes of Hope with a vision to uplift the hospital environment, inspired by an experience with a hospitalized friend to have the medical environment more conducive to the healing process. Heather is the Founder and CEO (meaning Creative Endeavors Only) of Splashes of Hope. Heather is also the Master Mural Artist at Splashes - one can visually see her passion and creativity through each and every mural project. As she says after every project, 'this is the best one yet!'
Sarah grew up in the art studios carrying buckets of water up and down the stairs and cleaning up messes (just like a Samurai's apprentice), and eventually began painting Splash murals. Sarah started a Splash Chapter in California and eventually came back to New York to work on the various on-going projects. Five years later, she is now the Executive Director. Although Sarah has 'suited up' for the job and has since left the art studio, she finds creativity in collaboration with the Splash Team, and expanding on new ideas and programs.
Jimmy Knapp is an ambassador and a driving force with everything Splashes: from projects, events, and teams, among the many other categories. Jimmy is a superstar in the Splash World, always on the move and one step ahead in every way. He has also driven all across the country in the Splashmobile for Splash projects.
Heather and Jimmy are Sarah's parents: one big Splashtastic family!
Heather Buggee created Splashes of Hope with a vision to uplift the hospital environment, inspired by an experience with a hospitalized friend to have the medical environment more conducive to the healing process. Heather is the Founder and CEO (meaning Creative Endeavors Only) of Splashes of Hope. Heather is also the Master Mural Artist at Splashes - one can visually see her passion and creativity through each and every mural project. As she says after every project, 'this is the best one yet!'
Sarah grew up in the art studios carrying buckets of water up and down the stairs and cleaning up messes (just like a Samurai's apprentice), and eventually began painting Splash murals. Sarah started a Splash Chapter in California and eventually came back to New York to work on the various on-going projects. Five years later, she is now the Executive Director. Although Sarah has 'suited up' for the job and has since left the art studio, she finds creativity in collaboration with the Splash Team, and expanding on new ideas and programs.
Jimmy Knapp is an ambassador and a driving force with everything Splashes: from projects, events, and teams, among the many other categories. Jimmy is a superstar in the Splash World, always on the move and one step ahead in every way. He has also driven all across the country in the Splashmobile for Splash projects.
Heather and Jimmy are Sarah's parents: one big Splashtastic family!
national Splash chapters
Naples, Florida
Led by Catherine Brown Mural Artist and Board Member Long time Splash Friend Catherine (alongside husband Russ in the photo) created a Splash Club within her community of artists, primarily in Naples. There are also other members around the entire state helping with the Splash mission! |
Boston, MA
Led by Liz Schafer Mural Artist and Volunteer Liz interned with the Splash Team during the Summer of 2019. She now has a Splash Club at her university in Boston - engaging her fellow artistic peers and the next generation of the Splash Team! |
Interested in starting your own Splash Club? Or joining a Splash Team?
Please email us at info@splashesofhope.org
Please email us at info@splashesofhope.org
The Chang Family
Splash Ambassador + Volunteer Linda Chianese Volunteer Artist Kimberly Crapanzo Mural Artist and Volunteer Oksana Danzinger Mural Artist and Volunteer Pat Forie Mural Artist and Volunteer Lisa Golub Mural Artist and Volunteer Marsha Honovich Splash Ambassador + Volunteer |
Elizabeth Neiland
Mural Artist and Volunteer Karen Noack Mural Artist and Volunteer Leah Pertot Mural Artist and Volunteer Florida Chapter Laura Pertot Volunteer Florida Chapter Sandy Romano Mural Artist and Volunteer Weekly hand painter at Stony Brook Children’s Cancer Center Mariana Romay Mural Artist and Volunteer Eileen Sleckman Mural Artist and Volunteer |