Sassafras All Children's Playground

Last month, Sassafras All Children’s Playground hosted an event at Koka Booth Amphitheater to help raise awareness for the playground. The evening as full of family activities including music from Crush, face painting, games, a silent auction, and plan layouts and presentations on the upcoming playground.

A highlight of the evening was inspirational speaker Dick Hoyt. Dick shared his “Yes You Can” message, which stems from his relationship with son, Rick, who was diagnosed as a spastic quadriplegic with cerebral palsy. Rick, who is unable to walk or traditionally speak, asked his father if he could participate in a five-mile benefit run at the age 10. Dick obliged, pushing Rick in his wheelchair the entire way, allowing Rick to not feel handicapped for the first time. Together, they trained and have since completed over 1,000 races including marathons, duathlons and triathlons.

The audience was captivated by Dick’s story, and the challenges he has overcome to help Rick achieve and accomplish goals. Dick’s message of “Yes You Can” helps support Sassafras’ theme of “Together We Can: Build a Lifetime of Memories.”

Here are some great photos from the event, taken by Danny Norris:

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