During our Monterey Bay Aquarium Under 5 Day event on Saturday, April 11th, we had the opportunity to start the morning at Fire Station 11, hosted by the Monterey Firefighters Foundation. They welcomed our families with a delicious breakfast, gave us a tour of the station, and provided a space for a parent support group led by Poppy and Figgy. It was a meaningful way to connect, share, and ease into the day together.
After our time at the station, full of bubbles, we gathered to thank the fire crew for their support before heading over to the Monterey Bay Aquarium as a group, where families could keep that connection going while also having fun, exploring, and just being together.
A huge thank you to the Aquarium for supporting community partners like us through the Free to Learn program. It truly makes a difference for our families.
This event is all about creating a smaller, comfortable space for our families with little ones to come together, connect, and support each other in a way that feels safe and manageable. A huge thank you to our MBA core volunteer group for continuing to show up for our families with little burn survivors and helping create these spaces for connection.