Plenty Of Adventure At Jonathan's Day At Everglades Holiday Park
/ CBS News
CBS4 was proud to sponsor the first annual “Jonathan’s Day,” an event to support children with autism and their families. (CBS4)
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It’s named after Jonathan Mizrachi, a charming South Florida boy with autism, who is the son of a CBS4 employee. (CBS4)
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Jonathan loves adventure and like any other boy his age, his no fear attitude has made him an exceptional child. He's seen here posing with his friend Christopher Cilli. (CBS4)
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CBS4 New Anchor Rick Folbaum, emceed the event, and appears here with KISS Country DJ Darlene Evans and his family. (CBS4)
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CBS4 partnered with Everglades Holiday Park and the University of Miami/Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) for this truly exceptional event -- a day of Acceptance and Adventure. (CBS4)
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CARD brought their Chill Van so the kids could have an air-conditioned fun zone if necessary. (CBS4)
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Darlene Evans, from KISS Country Radio, took a quick peek in the Chill Zone. (CBS4)
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There were activities for the kids who needed a quick break from the heat. (CBS4)
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KISS Country Radio was proud to team up with CBS4 as well for this amazing event. (CBS4)
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Darlene Evans and the street team broadcast from event at Everglades Holiday Park (CBS4)
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Darlene Evans and Christopher Cilli pose with Jonathan before he gets his face painted. (CBS4)
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Rick Folbaum chats with Senator Nan Rich before beginning the program. (CBS4)
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Jonathan is seen here surrounded by family and friends. (CBS4)
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There was free face painting and balloon art for the kids (CBS4)
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And of course, lunch was served. (CBS4)
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CARD held a raffle with some really great prizes (CBS4)
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And there was a bounce house for the kids as well (CBS4)
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But you can't go to the Everglades without coming into a little contact with the wildlife, like this snake. (CBS4)
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And this snake too! (CBS4)
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Everglades Holiday Park was a great location for the first Jonathan's Day event (CBS4)
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Everglades Holiday Park is home of the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue (CBS4)
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CBS4 Anchor Rick Folbaum kicks off the program and talks to the excited crowd (CBS4)
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Everglades Holiday Park Vice President Clint Bridges gives his thanks to those who came out to the event (CBS4)
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Sen. Nan Rich supports Jonathan Day and spoke to the crowd as well. (CBS4)
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Then it was Jonathan's turn who calmly thanked the crowd and told them to "have fun!" (CBS4)
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Jonathan once again poses with family, friends and supporters (CBS4)
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Then it was off to have fun on a thrilling air boat ride through the River of Grass (CBS4)
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The air boat tour provided some beautiful, scenic views of the Everglades. (CBS4)
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The nature is amazing (CBS4)
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Flowers grow straight out of the water (CBS4)
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And of course, there are plenty of alligators (CBS4)
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This guy had a bit of camouflage while heading directly toward the air boat. (CBS4)
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The alligators boldly swam right next to the air boat (CBS4)
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It's important to keep those arms and hands in the boat (CBS4)
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Jonathan had an amazing time on the water. (CBS4)
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Jonathan and his mom and dad, Melinda and Jason, can't wait until next year! (CBS4)
