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A Special Trip From Argentina to Meet Winter the Dolphin in Florida

A Special Trip From Argentina to Meet Winter the Dolphin in Florida

Posted Jun 3, 2019 | Inspiration

Connecting With Winter Across ContinentsIn 2011, seven-year-old Luciana Soto and her mother Viviana went to see Dolphin Tale in their hometown of Buenos Aires, Argentina. There was no doubt that they felt an instant connection to Winter’s story of survival and...
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A Wounded Warrior Connects With Winter’s Story After Overcoming Brain Injuries

A Wounded Warrior Connects With Winter’s Story After Overcoming Brain Injuries

Updated May 16, 2019 | Posted May 10, 2019 | Inspiration

Former U.S. Army Sergeant Eric Edmundson and his family have bonded over the inspiration they found in Winter the Dolphin’s story, and came to meet her!

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Children With Limb Difference Inspired at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Children With Limb Difference Inspired at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Posted Mar 6, 2019 | Inspiration

Camp No Limits Participants Meet Their Hero Winter the Dolphin Part of Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s mission is to not only rescue, rehab and release marine animals, but also to inspire the human spirit. On January 18, 35 children with limb loss and limb differences...
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Mighty Miss Maya Meets Her Hero Winter the Dolphin at CMA

Mighty Miss Maya Meets Her Hero Winter the Dolphin at CMA

Updated Feb 4, 2019 | Posted Feb 4, 2019 | Inspiration

Young Winter the Dolphin Fan Wows the World with First Steps You may recognize Maya Tisdale, or “Mighty Miss Maya,” as she’s better known, from the inspiring video of her first steps that went viral. 5-year-old Maya from Michigan has been defying the...
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Young Fan Delivers Home Run Donation for Winter and Hope

Young Fan Delivers Home Run Donation for Winter and Hope

Posted Nov 2, 2018 | Inspiration

Funds Raised for Rescued Dolphins With Help From Baseball Player 12-year-old Jordan Young from Hartland, Wisconsin raised $1,000 for Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home of Winter and Hope, the rescued dolphins featured in the movies Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2. Young...
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Winter the Dolphin’s Story Helps Deaf Child Learn to Read

Winter the Dolphin’s Story Helps Deaf Child Learn to Read

Updated Jan 10, 2019 | Posted Jun 29, 2018 | Inspiration

Fifteen-year-old with cochlear implants meets her inspiration at Clearwater Marine Aquarium Fifteen-year-old Genevieve Basile’s dream came true when she met her inspirations Winter and Hope the dolphins at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Genevieve, who is deaf, was...
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Shark Attack Survivor with Prosthetic Arm Inspired by Winter’s Story

Shark Attack Survivor with Prosthetic Arm Inspired by Winter’s Story

Updated Jul 29, 2018 | Posted Jun 22, 2018 | Inspiration

Tiffany Johnson and Winter, the rescued dolphin at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, have a lot in common. Both Winter and Tiffany lost a part of their bodies, but their stories of survival are used to inspire others.

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Amputee Counselor’s Dream to Meet Winter the Dolphin Comes True

Amputee Counselor’s Dream to Meet Winter the Dolphin Comes True

Updated Jul 29, 2018 | Posted Apr 27, 2018 | Inspiration

Two amputees inspired by Winter the dolphin met their hero at Clearwater Marine Aquarium on Wed., April 11, during Limb Loss Awareness Month.

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The Inspiring Stories Behind the New Pelican Names

The Inspiring Stories Behind the New Pelican Names

Updated Mar 25, 2019 | Posted Apr 9, 2018 | Inspiration, Resident Animals

Ricky has been a longtime favorite at CMA, and is now joined by a few more feathered friends, Matthew, Tyndall and Skylar in our newest aviary habitat, the new Rufus Beach.

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Guest Saved by CMA Staff Returns to Say Thank You

Guest Saved by CMA Staff Returns to Say Thank You

Updated Jul 29, 2018 | Posted Mar 23, 2018 | Inspiration

In 2016, Mike Malkov, the CMA Parking Lead at the time, saved the life of a guest at the aquarium. Bill Bushman, who was visiting the aquarium with his family, suffered a severe heart attack while waiting for their ride home.

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