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Flamingo Float Making Waves in Tampa Bay for Children’s Dream Fund
The Flamingo Float Brings Fun, Fundraising, and a Ford Bronco! Adopt a Flamingo for as little as $5 for a chance to win a new Ford Bronco!
The Children’s Dream Fund invites the Tampa Bay community to the exciting first annual “Flamingo Float”, where 40,000 adopted rubber flamingos will race down the Hillsborough River to raise funds for children with life-threatening illnesses. The event takes place on Saturday, December 7, at 10:00 AM at Armature Works in Tampa, with each flamingo adoption as low as $5.
The Flamingo Float Brings Fun, Fundraising, and a Ford Bronco!
Participants will have the chance to win a 2024 Ford Bronco if their adopted flamingo is the first to cross the finish line. All proceeds go directly to the Children’s Dream Fund, supporting dreams for local children facing serious health challenges.
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“We’re thrilled to launch the first annual Flamingo Float here in Tampa Bay,” states John Fields, event coordinator and President of BCH Mechanical. “This event is more than just a fun race; it’s a chance for each of us to make a difference in the lives of children facing serious health challenges. Every flamingo adopted helps make a dream come true.”
For more details or to adopt a flamingo, go to FlamingoFloat.org
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The Children's Dream Fund, based in St. Petersburg, was established in 1981 with the mission of making dreams come true for children aged 3-21 facing life-threatening illnesses. The organization fulfills unique dreams tailored to each child's personality and wishes—from meeting celebrities to visiting theme parks. Over the years, it has granted more than 4,000 dreams, bringing hope and joy to families during challenging times.
