9th annual Dreams Come True 5K set for Sept. 19 at UNF
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9th annual Dreams Come True 5K set for Sept. 19 at UNF

  • September 9, 2026

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The 9th annual Dreams Come True 5K is set for Sept. 19 at the University of North Florida.

It’s an organization that makes dreams come true for children battling life-threatening illnesses. Anna Valent, the executive director of Dreams Come True and Elsie Brewer, one of the Dreamers, joined the morning show to talk about the organization and the upcoming 5K.

Click here to register and learn more about the event.

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