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Started five years ago by Alex Cotleur, Vivien Bunce, Layna
Moehl and Lori Griffith as a fun way to clean up trash along
Coral Cove, the inaugural event drew about 30 paddlers and has
grown steadily each year to over 150 this year.
“With the increase in boat traffic and the general population,
the trash has steadily been piling up in these popular areas and
we wanted to help clean this area and benefit Chasin A Dream at
the same time, so the idea for the Trashy Tutu was born. We all
care deeply about our environment and the beautiful waterways
of Jupiter that we enjoy and so we knew that by creating a crazy
cleanup we could draw more people, and subsequently introduce
them also to what Chasin A Dream does. We live in such an
incredible place, paradise really, and if we don’t take care of
it and treasure it, we are sure to lose it. The same goes for the
children battling illnesses,” said Griffith (founder of Chasin A
Dream). “As a community I believe we have a responsibility to
take care of our own and we have the power to do that.”
Trashy Tutu drew its largest crowd to date and raised over
$8,000 for the local foundation. After cleaning up trash, the
paddlers and friends converged on Tiki 52 Bar and Grill for the
after party and exciting costume contest judged by the Chasin
A Dream children. “We love what Chasin A Dream does for the
children in the community who are so brave and fighting horrible
illnesses. It is an honor to be a part of this incredible event and
to see the smiles on the kids’ faces,” said Anthony Mastrioanni,
owner of Tiki 52. “We have been strong supporters of Chasin our donors are assisting. We believe in local businesses/people Chasin A Dream stepped in and really took a large burden off of
A Dream for several years and to know we are making a direct supporting local children in need and in turn we support those our shoulders. Lori and the locals who support the foundation
difference in the lives of these children is something that is so businesses. It all comes full circle and is a win/win for everyone.” genuinely changed our lives by showing us love and support
personal to all of us.” The night was filled with laughter, music, A few of the children who are battling cancer and other illnesses when we needed it the most, and they will forever be a part of
great food, raffles, prizes and a silent auction. were the costume contest judges and this event had such a great our family,” Ashley Renfrow, mother of 3-year-old Grace.
Laura Miles, owner of Mermaids and Mimosas has been impact on them. Tropically Impaired was proud to be the presenting sponsor
coming to Trashy Tutu for years, and stated, “This event is so “We had such a great time at the Trashy Tutu put on by Chasin of this year’s wildly successful Trashy Tutu event supporting
important for the environment that we love as water people, but A Dream Foundation,” said Toni McKellip. “Our daughter Ava Chasin A Dream Foundation. It was an exciting event for an even
also for supporting such a great charity. Trashy Tutu was such a was recently diagnosed with leukemia and both she and her sister better cause! Fun was had by all! Tropically Impaired is happy
‘mermazing’ time walking around seeing so many new friends, were costume contest judges. They haven’t stopped talking about to support local events and believes in supporting community.
old friends, and friends I didn’t know until the event. We love it since. It was so nice to have a normal night out and forget about Next up for Chasin A Dream Foundation are the Witches and
paddling for a cause and supporting great causes.” the cancer world for a moment. This night truly made our girls Warlocks Paddle on Oct. 6 and Pumpkin Fest at Harbourside
“Chasin A Dream Foundation is built on the tenet of ‘locals feel so special.” Place on Oct. 22.
helping locals,’” said Board Member Alex Cotleur. “We created “The Trashy Tutu was such a blast for the entire family. It Chasin A Dream Foundation is a Florida based nonprofit
a charity based on transparency and in knowing the children that was so amazing to see so many wonderful people come together and 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to assisting children with
and be excited to support their local community in need. Our life-threatening illnesses.
daughter, Grace, was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma last For more information please follow Chasin A Dream on
year, so we had to sacrifice so much in order to get her treatment. Facebook, Instagram and their website chasinadream.org.

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