Brightwater Lagoon to host Dunk Tank Battle Aug. 24 to support Children's Advocacy Center
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NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. - Floridant -- Brightwater Lagoon is teaming up with the Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida for a Dunk Tank Battle on Sunday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Included in the cost of lagoon entry, all guests will have the opportunity to dunk one of several Brightwater Lagoon team members into a tank of water. Guests are encouraged to make a suggested donation of $5-10 to the Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida to participate.

Team members up on the dunking block include Jimmy Cruz, general manager; Samantha Witalec, assistant general manager of food and beverage; Bryce Rohrbach, sun-bassador; and Cody Stoddard, assistant general manager of operations.

"We are so excited to partner with Children's Advocacy Center for our first dunk tank battle at Brightwater Lagoon," said General Manager Jimmy Cruz. "This is the perfect event to combine fun and a little friendly competition, all while supporting a good cause. Let's make a splash for children!"

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All donations from the event will support the Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, a child-focused, trauma-informed organization that provides comprehensive services to children who have experienced abuse, neglect or other forms of trauma.

"We're incredibly grateful to Brightwater Lagoon for turning a fun summer day into an opportunity to raise awareness and support for our most vulnerable children," said Kaleigh Lawrence, chief development officer at the Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida. "Community partnerships like this make it possible for us to provide healing services and a path forward for children and families who need us most."

Supporters who can't make it to the lagoon can still support their favorite team members by donating online. To learn more about the event or to donate, visit MetroLagoons.com/Dunk-Tank (https://www.metrolagoons.com/dunk-tank).

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About Brightwater Lagoon

Brightwater Lagoon is one of four MetroLagoons locations in Florida and the first in Southwest Florida. Located at 8630 Sunny Page Lane in North Fort Myers, the lagoon features six acres of clear blue water surrounded by sandy beaches. Brightwater residents and guests can enjoy a resort-style swim-up bar, food trucks, live entertainment, a water slide, inflatable obstacle course and more. Guests can purchase an All Day Ticket to experience the lagoon and upgrade their day with shaded rental spaces and water activities to create unforgettable experiences in the sunshine. To learn more, visit MetroLagoons.com/Lagoon/Brightwater (https://www.metrolagoons.com/lagoon/brightwater/) or call 813-444-5221.