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Wes Bender

“I’m fortunate to work in a role where each day I can make a difference in the life of a child while doing something I enjoy.”
Wes serves as a liaison to program partners and coordinates logistics and messaging at national events. Wes has more than 25 years of educational experience, including teaching and coordinating EMS and injury prevention at the University of Maryland. He also has an extensive background in event/exhibit management.
Among preventable injuries, drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 – 4 years old. Learn More »