Hundreds of runners took part in the Fifth Annual Dream Big 5K at SeaWorld Orlando Saturday morning.
The annual race is sponsored by the Dawn Brancheau Foundation.
The SeaWorld Orlando trainer was killed in February 2010 when killer whale Tilikum pulled her under the water by her ponytail.
During the run, inspirational music from Dawn’s personal iPod was played throughout the park. There was also a special route for a Family Fun Walk, where strollers/baby joggers were welcomed.
Proceeds from this year’s event will be used to:
- Purchase a Yamaha Electric Utility Cart for the Adopt-A-Villa program at Give Kids the World
- Supply bunk beds and dressers for the boys at Central Florida Children's Home
- Provide funds for Dawn's Garden and the construction of a new playground swing set at Edgewood Children's Ranch
- Purchase picnic tables for Dawn's Picnic Area at Matthew's Hope Firm Foundation Preschool
- Sponsor the construction of Dawn's Nature Trail and Gazebo at Harbor House of Central Florida
- Purchase three benches for the new dog walk at Orange County Animal Services
- Build an area for small dogs to Dawn's Play Yard at Osceola County Animal Services
- Sponsor a day of free spay and neuter services for Dolly's Foundation
After the run, participants helped assemble “Family Food Bags" for the families serviced by Matthew's Hope and "Doggie Treat Bags" for the dogs sheltered by Osceola County and Dolly's Foundation.