BROOKESTRONG

BROOKESTRONG Promoting the importance of organ donation in memory of 19-year-old UCF student, Brooke Dawkins. www.Brookestrong.org

The BrookeStrong movement began on the morning of February 23, 2014, when Brooke was struck by a vehicle while crossing Alafaya Trail near the University of Central Florida. Brooke was rushed to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where she would spend her next 10 days with the wonderful team in the Trauma ICU. During the first 4 days of her stay, Brooke's medical team focused on managing her inter c

ranial pressures and bleeding around the brain. On the 5th day, advanced imaging of Brooke's brain revealed ruptured aneurysm in her brain, which was surgically repaired. It is believed the aneurysm ruptured before the accident occurred. Facing enormous obstacles, the doctors and nursing staff at Orlando Regional Medical Center worked tirelessly to provide a positive outcome for Brooke. Despite their efforts however, her injuries were too severe to overcome. On the 10th day, March 5, 2014, doctors announced that her injuries had progressed to where she had permanently lost all brain function and was declared brain dead. Brooke was a registered organ donor and her family honored her wish. Through the coordinated efforts of doctors, nurses, Our Legacy, A Donate Life organization and the love of God, Brooke’s donation of her heart, liver, kidneys, pancreas, and both corneas has given others the gift of life. The BrookeStrong Foundation has been established as an eternal tribute to Brooke and to promote the importance of organ donation. The Foundation was created exclusively for the purposes authorized under Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

04/04/2026

What an AMAZING turnout at the GR8 to DON8 race last Saturday! 💙💚 We’re so grateful to everyone who registered and came out to support The BrookeStrong Team.

A special shout out goes to the UCF Kappa Delta sisters for their continued support—we appreciate you more than you know. And a heartfelt thank you to Isabelle for her beautiful and moving performance of the national anthem. 🎤✨

🏅 KD Award Highlights 5K• Linda D – 1st in Age Group • Anna Maria A – 2nd in Age Group • Adi A – 3rd in Age Group

🏆 Family/Friends 5K Wins • Tori W – 2nd Overall Female • Troy W – 2nd in Age Group • Aileen R – 2nd in Age Group

🔥 Fleet Feet Orlando Run Club crushed it! 8K • We were so excited to have you all on our team! • Brendan M – 1st Overall Male • Paul D – 1st in Age Group • Allison H – 3rd in Age Group • Carolina A – 3rd in Age Group

We were especially honored to receive the Dr. Jeff Sadowsky Infinite Legacy Award 2026—a recognition that truly touched our hearts. This race was founded by Dr. Sadowsky 16 years ago and it has grown to over 1000 participants!🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️

This marks our 10th year participating in this race, and we’re already excited for 2027! We’re deeply thankful for the generous donations made to the Foundation, which allow us to continue as a sponsor and keep Brooke’s legacy shining brightly.

📸 Photos coming soon! We captured so many amazing moments — can’t wait to share them with you.

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GR8 To DON8 8K/5K for Organ Donation
OurLegacy - Saving Lives through Organ and Tissue Donation
Kappa Delta at The University of Central Florida
Fleet Feet Orlando
Fleet Feet Orlando Run Club



Race Day is Tomorrow! 🏃‍♀️🎉Saturday, March 28thLyman High School, 865 S Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood, FL 32750We’re so ...
03/27/2026

Race Day is Tomorrow! 🏃‍♀️🎉Saturday, March 28th
Lyman High School, 865 S Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood, FL 32750

We’re so excited and grateful to have each of you on The BrookeStrong Team for the GR8 to DON8’s sweet 16!!!

We’ll be set up in front of the bleachers — look for our team tent.

🩵Let’s try to get a team photo right before the Opening Ceremony.🩵

Event Timeline

7:00 A.M.
• Welcome Village Opens – Visit with Sponsors
• Onsite Registration & Packet Pickup

7:30 A.M.
Opening Ceremony

8:00 A.M.
8K Start

8:05 A.M.
5K Start

9:15 A.M.
Kids Dash - 10 & Under – FREE!

9:45 A.M.
Awards & Prizes

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GR8 To DON8 8K/5K for Organ Donation



On March 5, 2014, our daughter Brooke became a Donor Hero. 🪽 In her final act of generosity, Brooke shared 5 gifts of l...
03/14/2026

On March 5, 2014, our daughter Brooke became a Donor Hero. 🪽 In her final act of generosity, Brooke shared 5 gifts of life and 2 gifts of sight, giving others the chance to live, see, and experience moments their families once feared were lost.💚🩵♻️

The BrookeStrong Foundation gathers each year for the GR8 to DON8 race —a day to honor Brooke’s life and the ripple effects of the gifts she shared.

Your support helps raise awareness, inspire donor registrations, and bring hope to families who are still waiting for their miracle—the sweetness of passing life forward—because life truly is sweetest when shared.

Together, let’s run in honor of Brooke and all donor heroes, walk in love, and celebrate the Gift of Life.

Team shirts (SPF for our Florida Sun) are limited, so sign up early to secure yours!

https://give.adventhealth.com/team/800794

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https://www.facebook.com/DonateLifeFloatThe 2026 Donate Life Float in the Rose Parade is Entry Number 70, celebrating it...
01/01/2026

https://www.facebook.com/DonateLifeFloat

The 2026 Donate Life Float in the Rose Parade is Entry Number 70, celebrating its 23rd year and titled "Treasure Every Moment Together," featuring stories of organ, eye, and tissue recipients and donors to inspire others to register.

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The OneLegacy Donate Life Float serves as the centerpiece of a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about the life-saving power of organ, eye, and tissue donation.

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