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Inspiration

Camp No Limits participants meeting dolphins

Children With Limb Difference Inspired at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Posted March 6, 2019

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 […]

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Mighty Miss Maya Meets Her Hero Winter the Dolphin at CMA

Posted February 4, 2019

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, […]

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Jordan with dolphin

Young Fan Delivers Home Run Donation for Winter and Hope

Posted November 2, 2018

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 […]

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

Updated January 10, 2019 Posted June 29, 2018

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 […]

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

Updated July 29, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018

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 counselors meet dolphins

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

Updated July 29, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018

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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Bill Bushman on dolphin platform

Guest Saved by CMA Staff Returns to Say Thank You

Updated July 29, 2018 Posted March 23, 2018

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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aurora post

Meet Aurora, a CMA Inspiration Ambassador

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted March 4, 2018

Aurora just celebrated her one year anniversary as an Inspiration Ambassador for CMA. Aurora has a special connection to Winter the Dolphin.

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kendall on dolphin platform

Kendall Shares Winter and Hope’s Message to Never Give Up and Stay Positive

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted January 21, 2018

13-year-old Kendall is a cheerful young girl with a positive attitude who loves animals. But just three years ago she had a stroke at […]

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corbin and brayden delk with dolphin on platform

Two Brothers Meet Rescued Dolphins and Fulfill a Dream

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018

Corbin and Brayden Meet Winter and Hope After Multiple Heart Surgeries In October 2017, brothers Corbin and Brayden Delk had the chance to meet […]

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We believe in preserving our environment while inspiring the human spirit through leadership in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine life; environmental education; research; and conservation.
We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

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