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up trash, the paddlers and supporters of Chasin A Dream for several years and to
friends converged on Tiki know we are making a direct difference in the lives of
52 Bar and Grill for the after these children is something that is so personal to all of
party and exciting costume us.” The night was filled with laughter, music, great food,
contest judged by the Chasin raffles, prizes and a silent auction.
A Dream children. “We Laura Miles, owner of Mermaids and Mimosas has
love what Chasin A Dream been coming to Trashy Tutu for years, and stated, “This
does for the children in event is so important for the environment that we love as
the community who are so water people, but also for supporting such a great charity.
brave and fighting horrible Trashy Tutu was such a ‘mermazing’ time walking around
illnesses. It is an honor to be seeing so many new friends, old friends, and friends I
a part of this incredible event didn’t know until the event. We love paddling for a cause
and to see the smiles on the and supporting great causes.”
kids’ faces,” said Anthony “Chasin A Dream Foundation is built on the tenet
Mastrioanni, owner of Tiki of ‘locals helping locals,’” said Board Member Alex
52. “We have been strong Cotleur. “We created a charity based on transparency
and in knowing the children that our donors are assisting.
We believe in local businesses/people supporting local
children in need and in turn we support those businesses.
It all comes full circle and is a win/win for everyone.”
A few of the children who are battling cancer and other
illnesses were the costume contest judges and this event
had such a great impact on them.
“We had such a great time at the Trashy Tutu put on
by Chasin A Dream Foundation,” said Toni McKellip.
“Our daughter Ava was recently diagnosed with leukemia
and both she and her sister were costume contest judges.
They haven’t stopped talking about it since. It was so nice
to have a normal night out and forget about the cancer
world for a moment. This night truly made our girls feel
so special.”
“The Trashy Tutu was such a blast for the entire family.
It was so amazing to see so many wonderful people come
together and be excited to support their local community
in need. Our daughter, Grace, was diagnosed with stage
4 neuroblastoma last year, so we had to sacrifice so much
in order to get her treatment. Chasin A Dream stepped in
and really took a large burden off of our shoulders. Lori
and the locals who support the foundation genuinely
changed our lives by showing us love and support when
we needed it the most, and they will forever be a part of
our family,” Ashley Renfrow, mother of 3-year-old Grace.

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