The Museum’s 9th annual Dino Dash & Discovery Fest was a success! We had 885 people register for the 5K and the 1K. That’s over 100 more from the previous years. We had 70 volunteers log almost 220 volunteer hours – and that was just for event day! The Dino Dash committee, led by Susan Estes and the MOD Squad worked for a year to make the event a huge success.
Personally, I love Dino Dash & Discovery Fest. The event takes a lot of hard work and very long hours, but it’s all worth it to see the kids and adults having such a great time. My favorite part is the 1K finish. Kids of all ages tear through the finish line as hordes of volunteers and parents cheer them on. I love giving the runners a medal and dino prize – their smiles are truly priceless.
The other cool part is the way dino dash encourages exercise and makes it a family event. I love hearing that dino dash is a first 5K or 1K for lots of people. I love that the Museum is promoting exercise for the entire family.
As the 2008 Dino Dash coordinator, I had lots of help. There were a ton of wonderful volunteers and Museum staff that went above and beyond. Thanks Steve for keeping the cement trucks at bay, Jeff for helping out on-air and of course Susan for making all the decisions!
And, we’re looking ahead to 2009. It will be the 10th annual Dino Dash & Discovery Fest. The wheels are already turning….
Oh, and if you want to see lots of Dino Dash & Discovery Fest pictures, visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/museumofdiscovery
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I too, love Dino Dash! And the 9th Annual proved to be the best yet! It is a super event, great volunteers and good fun.
Thanks!
Meredith
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