Join the Wizard of Oz 5K for Dream Team at UF!

UF Dream Team is dedicated to brightening the lives of the children in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU and Pediatric ICU of UF Health Shands Children's Hospital through in-hospital volunteering and out-of-hospital events. All proceeds from this 5K will go towards these initiatives for our patients! Check out our website for more information. https://www.ufdreamteam.org (https://www.ufdreamteam.org). 

Get ready to follow the yellow brick road to Dream Team’s annual Wizard of Oz-themed 5K fundraiser! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun family outing, there's something for everyone. Choose to race in a timed 5K, enjoy a scenic 1.5-mile walk, or let the kids dash off in their very own fun run!

Check-in will start at 8:00 AM and our race will officially begin at 9:00 AM. There will be food and beverages served for everyone beforehand and afterward. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd overall female and 1st, 2nd, & 3rd overall male. The first 200 registered will receive a free Dream Team 5K t-shirt. The magic doesn’t stop there—join our costume contest for a chance to win prizes as the best Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, or Cowardly Lion. Please come out and tell all your friends to join in as well! All ages are welcome. After crossing the finish line, stay for carnival games, delicious food, live music, and more family-friendly fun. 

Dream Team at the University of Florida is a student run, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to brightening the lives of the children in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. Dream Team Volunteering provides countless long-term pediatric patients with one-on-one volunteers that are committed to forming lasting bonds and positive memories through fun games, activities, and companionship. Your participation helps fund engaging activities for these kids, raise awareness for organ donation, and support our MRI project—making the hospital experience a little brighter for the children we work with each week.

Our patients often have complicated cardiovascular conditions, and many spend extended periods of time in the hospital. Dream Team Volunteering aims to dedicate time and service to these children and their families. With passion, enthusiasm, and a shared dedication for brightening the lives of these children in cardiac care, Dream Team provides a direct patient volunteer program at the hospital.