At PVWPC, we believe water polo should be accessible to every athlete who wants to play. No one embodied this belief more deeply than Shannon Keene.

 

Shannon was more than a parent to two exceptional water polo players, she was a constant source of support, encouragement, and community for countless athletes and families. For parents new to the sport, she was a trusted guide. For athletes struggling to find their footing, she was a champion. Shannon showed up for everyone, every time.

 

She never let anything stand between a player and their opportunity to participate. She offered her time, her resources, her home, and her heart. If a player didn’t have a ride, she organized carpools, often driving far out of her way without hesitation. If an international athlete needed housing, her door was open. She translated, she fundraised, she volunteered, she cheered. Even when her own children weren’t in the pool, she was in the stands, supporting every athlete as if they were her own.

 

Shannon loved this sport, and she loved this community. She led with generosity, with passion, and with an unwavering commitment to lifting others up.

 

Today, we are honored to announce the Shannon Keene Scholarship Fund, created to celebrate her enduring legacy. This fund reflects everything Shannon stood for: access, opportunity, and wholehearted support for every athlete who dreams of playing.By contributing, donors can help carry forward Shannon’s legacy, empowering future players, easing financial barriers, and ensuring that every child has the chance to fall in love with water polo just as she helped so many before them.

 

Her love for this sport, her belief in this community, and her refusal to let anything stand in the way of a young athlete’s dreams will never be forgotten.