Photos: Making a splash for a good cause

By: Sam Tenney//June 16, 2016//

Photos: Making a splash for a good cause

Sam Tenney//June 16, 2016//

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R&H Construction superintendent Wayne Kunzman, who for nearly two years has been overseeing the firm’s major expansion and renovation of the Rose Villa retirement community in Southeast Portland, performed a cannonball into a new pool at the site earlier this month that raised over $10,000 for the nonprofit community’s foundation.

After an offhand comment from senior housing consultant Craig Witz, Rose Villa’s project manager, that Kunzman had yet to try out the pool, Witz offered to match donations up to $1000 to the Rose Villa Foundation if Kunzman would perform a cannonball. Kunzman anted up another $1000, R&H Construction got involved and other firms and individuals donated to bring the total to $10,120. A crowd of Rose Villa residents, employees, and project officials turned out to watch Kunzman make the leap.

Wayne Kunzman, right, takes a lap around the pool receiving high-fives and hugs from residents before performing the cannonball.

Craig Witz, right, principal of Madison, WI-based senior housing consulting and development firm Witz Company, introduces Kunzman, left, before the jump.

Kunzman goes airborn as onlookers crowd the pool area.

Kunzman gives a thumbs up as he is cheered after the cannonball.

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