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Soumya Abraham, Jenna Chan, Isabella Brown.
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Patricia Thomas, Deeann Whitted and Cindy Wingate look over the "key tree," which saw participants purchase one of many keys that could potentially unlock the prize in the cage.
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Morgan Pierce and Haylee Thomas.
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Melissa Byrd, Kristin Correa and Derek Correa.
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Sharon and Grayson Kempen
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Little Miss Plant City court: Abigail Mullis, Kenley Connell, Carlie Braglin (queen), Gracie Garner (first maid) and Sara Grace Sparkman.
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Chris and Debra Hayter with Clint Pierce.
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Hot dogs courtesy of Jimmy' s Seaside Fries in the Brandon mall.
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Jimmy and Corey Mayberrie of Jimmy' s Seaside Fries.
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Taylor and Adie Tew.
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Even the drinks played along with the super hero theme. The "Hulk Smash" featured Triple Sec, Midori, Sweet and Sour mix, and Sprite (Gamma Rays available upon request).
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Stephanie Botts and Michelle Mayberrie
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Michelle Byrd and Emily Pierce dawned capes featuring their own real-life heroes, Jensen Byrd and Morgan Pierce.
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Michelle Byrd, mother of Jensen' s Heart of Gold foundation namesake Jensen Byrd, and Emily Pierce.
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Cindy Wingate won the "key tree" prize.
The 2017 Jensen's Hear of Gold Hear of Gold Gala was held at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport Saturday.
The event, now in its third year, moved from Keel and Curley Winery in Plant City to the new location this year, after outgrowing its old home. This year's theme was superheroes to honor the courageous and heroic children the fundraiser benefits, said Emily Pierce, founder of the Alabama-based organization's Florida chapter.
