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Neighbors September 30, 2018 9:50 am

Plant City stops to play

By Breanne Williams

  • Chris Welbon's Karate Clubs set up a mat to teach kids moves and self defense skills.

  • One of the booths let kids make their own cookie dough.

  • Vicky Saunders of MAKE Plant City let kids decorate the sidewalk with chalk and had goodies from The Corner Store for attendees.

  • Kids were ecstatic to get to participate in a water balloon toss.

  • Play for a Cure is held each year in the heart of downtown Plant City and provides a day of free fun for all children in the community.

  • Everyone at the event had a chance to stop and put on a ribbon in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

  • Dark Horse Music Store had its students provide live music for the event.

  • Coloring pages were a big hit with the local kids who wanted a break from the heat.

  • Fun games were set up all across the depot for kids to take part in for free.

  • Free cotton candy and snow cones were available at the event.

  • Many dogs came out for the event and played with the local children.

  • Strawberry Crest High School's United Relief Club provided free face painting, Henna and temporary tattoos.

  • Strawberry Queen Court First Maid Dallas Baker and court members Baylee Astin and Selena Berrios gave out ribbons in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

  • RISE Plant City set up a booth giving out free t-shirts and helping create a fun day for the community.

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Each year Jensen’s Heart of Gold Foundation creates a special day for local families to enjoy a moment of carefree play. Everything is free from the food and drinks to the plentiful games. Local civic clubs, groups and organizations come together to provide booths with activities and entertainment. 

The event is in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and ribbons were handed out by members of the Strawberry Queen Court to attendees. Emily Pierce, executive vice president of the Florida Chapter, said the event is a way to help children who are currently fighting to have a moment to do what they do best: play. 

Children of all ages and backgrounds flock to the train depot to enjoy the day of fun. It’s open to every member of the community and was filled with families from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

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