Miami Dade's Walk on the Wild Side

Miami - Dade Walk

The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida – Miami Dade Chapter’s FIRST ANNUAL WALKATHON was held on May 3, 2008 at Miami Metro Zoo. The Walk on the Wild Side, as this year’s event was named, turned out to be an outstanding event where supporters of the Foundation were able to have a great time. The Foundation raised over $25,000 through sponsorships and pledges in support of local services.

Board President Patricia Dean, M.S., ARNP delighted clients, families and other supporters by volunteering to raise money by sitting in a dunk tank. Before allowing herself to be soaked for a good cause Ms. Dean spoke to the group and stressed the importance of better community understanding and more support for those who live with epilepsy.  Children, teens and adults with epilepsy along with their supporters enjoyed breakfast for walkers, a serene walk in the zoo followed by lunch, snow cones, cotton candy, bounce house, face painting, music and raffle prizes. Guest appearances by The Power 96 radio morning crew & various entertainers capped off the event.

Major sponsors for this event include Miami City Commissioner Joe Martinez, Pepsi Cola, Pollo Tropical, GFS Marketplace, Winn Dixie, Impax Laboratories, Best Buy, Frito Lay, Cyberonics, Crista Construction, Power 96, and Valiant Pharmaceuticals. Local Sponsors and Supporters include Carlito’s Way Bounce & Play, Café La Llave, Big Cheese Pizza, Norman Brothers Produce, Fresh Market, Chifa Chinese Restaurant, Express Parts, The City of Sweetwater, Virtual Imaging, The University of Miami, Diario las Americas, Triad Promotions, Aircraft Maintenance Consulting Corporation, Dunkin Donuts, Miami Dade County, Miami Dade College and Entenmanns.