The Brief
- This Saturday, thousands of adopted rubber flamingos will race down the water at John’s Pass in a massive fundraising event, all to benefit local children battling life-threatening illnesses.
- 40,000 rubber flamingos are up for “adoption” at $5 each. The owner of the winning flamingo gets a grand prize—a brand-new Jeep—with other prizes including Lightning tickets, Disney tickets, and hotel stays.
- All proceeds go directly to the Children’s Dream Fund, a local Tampa Bay organization that grants life-changing wishes to children aged 3 through 21.
TAMPA – This Saturday, thousands of adopted rubber flamingos will race down the water at John’s Pass in a massive fundraising event, all to benefit local children battling life-threatening illnesses.
The backstory:
The Flamingo Float is more than just a quirky race; it’s the signature fundraising event for the Children’s Dream Fund, an organization that has been active right here in the Tampa Bay community for 45 years. …