Second Annual Florida Firefighter Challenge
Who didn’t dream about growing up to be a fireman at some point in their life? Well now you have your chance to live that childhood dream at the Second Annual Florida Firefighter Challenge. The public is invited to the most exciting adventure race to ever hit Central Florida , so are you ready for the challenge?
Step into the shoes of a firefighter as you respond to an alarm to save the Orlando Hilton. Pull the fire hose, search through a maze, rescue a victim and then climb the stairs all the way to the 19th floor to clear the building. Race a friend in a head to head competition style race you will never forget.
Saturday, May 29, 2010 @ 7:30 AM local time
Orlando Hilton
6001 Destination PKWY Orlando
$30 for public, $25 for Firefighters, kids 14 under free
Don’t miss the kids fun run for children 13 and under. The kids will have their own fun run where they will play a fire fighter for the day. The kids will don their fire helmet and have the possibility to go through the maze, squirt a real fire hose and make a rescue. After their race they will have the opportunity to take a picture with Sparky the Firedog while wearing real firefighter gear. A firehouse themed bouncy house will available for the little ones as well.
After a day like that you’ll want to relax so participants are invited to hang out at the Hilton’s pool after the race.
One Event… Two Great Causes
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Since 1955, the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis (CF) and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. The CF Foundation tirelessly pursues its mission by supporting scientific research, which is dedicated to the discovery and development of new therapies.
Children’s Burn Foundation
A Very Special Organization, For Very Special Children. The Children’s Burn Foundation of Florida, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of children who have suffered severe burn injuries. The main program of the Children’s Burn Foundation is the annual Burn Camp- now called Camp Tequesta. This special camp is a place where burned children can gather together for a few days and forget that they look different; a place where they can develop new friendships and realize that others have had similar experiences.
