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Volunteer John and buddy Perla with their silly hats. |
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Volunteer Liz and Cecy are all smiles. |
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Lucero gets to touch a beluga whale. |
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Ivan and Mike Dee are ready to start the day. |
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Volunteers Patti and Monica at the Sea World show. |
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Big Adventure kids: Adrian, Cecy, Ivan and Gabriella. |
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Jeslyn up close with a beluga whale. |
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Big hat… Bigger Adventure. Benjamin and Isabel. |
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Big Adventure kids stick together to help each other out. |
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Jonathon's smile says it all. |
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Isabel having the time of her life. |
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Big Adventure kids getting up close to a live alligator. |
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Cheers to Shamu and a fun day at Sea World. |
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They aren't staring at our disability, they're staring at our crazy hats! |
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Isabel's first time on a Merry-Go-Round. |
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So much to see and do… Gotta stay hydrated! |
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Ruby and Mike Dee share a hug. |
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Volunteer Ana and Isabel. |
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Perla, Edgar and Adrian waiting for the next big surprise. |
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The kids had fun picking out their crazy hats. |
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Each year in July, the "Big Adventure" kids start their morning on the radio as special guests of Power 102. After finishing the radio show, the children and the volunteer chaperons board a privately chartered bus and head down I-10 toward San Antonio. The excitement is always palpable as the kids anticipate an assortment of fun-filled excursions awaiting them during their two day, parent-free getaway in the Alamo City.
First on the agenda is a day at Sea World. The children get to enjoy all the park's rides, shows and exhibits to include participation in a special program allowing them actual contact with beluga whales, sea lions, starfish and a assortment of other sea life. The kids will also catch an exclusive show featuring Shamu while enjoying an all-you-can-eat buffet in a pool side area normally restricted to trainers and animal caretakers.
Day two brings a trip to Morgan's Wonderland, the first park of its kind in the world specifically designed for the recreation and enjoyment of individuals with special needs. Serving as a haven not only for those with special needs but also for their families and friends, Morgan's ultra-accessible 25-acre park is full of of rides, attractions and activities where all ages and abilities can come together and play in a fun and safe environment.
Interspersed throughout the trip are loads of other delightful activities making the adventure even more memorable. Lots of shopping, catered theme meals, a magic show and a private tour of the San Antonio River Walk are all included at no cost to the kids or their parents. Everything is provided for on Mike Dee's Big Adventure… from the transportation, lodging and meals to the park fees, wardrobe (t-shirts, ball caps, backpacks) and souvenir purchases. All the kids need to do is show-up and have fun. /// |
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