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Inflatable Arch Helps Raise Funds for Unique Florida Waterpark

Stirring Waters ArchCustom inflatable arch raises excitement – and funds – for nonprofit

The Florida Disabled Outdoors Association (FDOA) has a dream: StirringWaters, a fun-filled therapeutic waterpark that will accommodate people and families living with disabilities. 

But, to turn the dream into reality, the nonprofit group must first raise sufficient funds. 

 FDOA CEO Bill Redmon turned to Landmark to build an inflatable arch for its corporate fundraising races, the Big Kahuna Paddle Challenges. Sponsoring companies board 14-person team canoes to compete with each other in thrilling paddle runs... all for a very good cause. And Landmark's giant inflatable is at the heart of it all. Standing 15 feet high and 21 feet wide, the imposing inflatable arch provides a dramatic visual presence. As each team finishes the race, canoeists ring a special gong suspended from the arch.

The effect is electrifying. At the first Big Kahuna Paddle Challenge, the custom inflatable attracted numerous visitors to the waterfront venue. Result? Visibility and free publicity for StirringWaters. Several similar events are planned for the near future. Says Redmon, "The inflatable really brings the event into the 'big leagues.' We now have communities asking us to help them create these unique community fundraising events to benefit people with disabilities." "We liked [Landmark’s] website," he reports, "we gave them a call, and we found them to be very helpful and informative. We got personal attention at the highest level."


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What Others Say About Landmark Creations


"Landmark worked with us to make sure our client was satisfied with the product. They provided great customer service and got us answers when we needed them."

- April Lo, SKA Events

"We usually have to keep the arch up for at least 30 minutes after our races since so many people want to get their photos taken with it!"

- Art Boulet, Muddy Monk

"Simply put, the bobbleheads were a real hit at TwinsFest. Over 21,000 fans attended the two-day event raising more than $100,000 for the Twins Community Fund charities."

- Heidi Sammon, Minnesota Twins

“The huge cereal bag could be seen from anywhere and was a nice draw to gather people to the tents we had set up.”

- Anika Hage, WatersMolitor

“This has created tremendous buzz around town and we have received a great deal of compliments on the Big Tire. Exposure is my goal, and the inflatable does that better than anyone, including me, can do at these events. The Big Tire never takes a break, gets tired or has to take a call. It just keeps shining bright and the kids love it.”

- Ed Chaney, Ed Chaney Tire Center Inc.

"[The logo] helped us create a better presence, improved foot traffic, became a photo backdrop and helped us have the best-looking booth at the events,"

- Laura Repreza, KTLM Telemundo 40