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Celebrate Autism Awareness Month and enjoy an delightful evening with community and giving back along with friends and ohana. Sweet Aloha with be staffed by celebrity scoopers -- inspiring volunteers who have made a positive impact on the lives of adults with autism. A portion of proceeds from the event will be donated directly to the Dan Marino Foundation, a local organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families living with autism across South Florida.About the Dan Marino Foundation
Founded by Miami Dolphins Dan Marino and his wife Claire after their son, Michael was diagnosed with autism in 1992, the Dan Marino Foundation has a long and distinguished history of life-changing programs and services with the mission to "empower individuals with autism.” Today, 1 in 36 children is diagnosed with autism in the United States. To ensure support is given to those who need it, ninety-four cents of every dollar donated to the Foundation goes toward programs and other initiatives which have included:
-- Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Outpatient Center
-- Marino Autism Research Institute
-- Marino Adapted Aquatics
-- Marino Campus accredited post-secondary schools
-- Hub2Connect
-- Local and nationwide autism organizations
Through grants awarded by Google, the NFL Foundation, and Magic Leap, the Dan Marino Foundation leads in offering technology solutions that address barriers to employment and independence encountered by individuals with autism. The Foundation is a Charity Navigator 4-star organization, GuideStar Gold Seal Charity, and Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity.
About Sweet Aloha Ice Cream
Sweet Aloha Ice Cream, ranked #2 Ice Cream shop in Florida by Yelp.com (2022), is a family-owned business with a big mission: to spread aloha through delicious treats and connect the community. They create "onolicious" (delicious in Hawaiian) experiences with high-quality ingredients, unique ice cream flavors, and authentic Hawaiian shave ice. Sweet Aloha is proud to partner with the Dan Marino Foundation and celebrate Autism Awareness Month with the South Florida community.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
8600 West State Road 84, Suite A, Davie, FL, United States, Florida 33324