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Our dolphins, our city, our promise

 

DOLPHIN DAYS WERE A HUGE SUCCESS

Saturday September 17th marked the offical opening of "A Dolphin's Promise."

Dolphins Days at the Virginia Aquarium kicked off with the official unvieling of the first six dolphins of A Dolphin's Promise.  Speeches given by our president Cindy Graf and our honorable mayor Meyera Oberndorf were met with rounds of applause as the crowd got it's first look at the new dolphin Sculptures.

Six dolphins were unvieled during the opening ceremony.

Here is your first look at our new dolphins! 




"Sherwood"

Sponsored by: The Robin Hoods of Virginia Beach

Artist: Terre Ittner and Andy Vakos




"Freedom Rising"

Sponsored by:   IntraNexus, Rick O"pry

Artist:  Violet Rose Gold




"L'il Rudee"

Sponsored by:  Rudee's resturant and Marina

Artist:  Cattina Holt




"Sea Scape"

Sponsored by:  The O'Pry's

Artist:  Mike McClosky




"The Power of Giving"

Sponsored by:  The Virginia Beach Foundation

Artist:  Mike Wedmer




"LiveStrong"

Sponsored by:  Siebert Realty

Artist:  Cindy Graf

All of these dolphins will serve as symbols of our community's promise to do all that we can to help find a cure for cancer.  Every artist that participated in creating these incredible dolphins derserves our applause and thanks for taking part in such a worthwhile and life saving cause. Help us Welcome the first Pod of "A Dolphin's Promise"   Visit the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center today and take a walk among the dolphins.  Feel the healing spirit that is "A Dolphins Promise."