By Rita Irwin
President and CEO
Dolphin Research Center

On Friday, January 10th, Dolphin Research Center (DRC) was honored to hold the Charles Evans Day for the Wounded Warrior Project with a visit from the Soldier Ride. We welcomed upwards of 70 participants and numerous support staff for this special event. More than 40 veterans enjoyed a fun-filled, complementary Dolphin Encounter swim with the DRC dolphins. The event was made possible through our partnerships with the Charles Evans Foundation and the Wounded Warrior Project.

Once more, the Florida Keys community came together to provide a wonderful experience for the brave men and women who have served in our country’s armed forces and returned home with a myriad of injuries. DRC staff, volunteers and members of the general public lined the walkway to welcome our military heroes when they arrived. The City of Marathon and Marathon Fire & Rescue provided a delicious lunch, catered by Irie’s Island Eats. Captain Hook’s Dive Shop, Marathon, loaned wetsuits free of charge.  Each participant also received digital images from their dolphin swim.

The men and women of our military give their very best in service to this country. This event is a way that we can give back.We greatly appreciate everyone who worked with us to make the day a joyful success.

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