During the past eight years, Realize Bradenton has played a central role in Bradenton’s transformation as a more vibrant, fun, energizing place to live, work, and play, while increasing our community’s health, happiness, and well-being.
Please consider a contribution to Realize Bradenton during the 24-hour Giving Challenge starting at noon on May 1. You gift will help us achieve our $11,000 goal towards the $700,000 we must raise each year.
REMEMBER ~ Most exciting is your donation is DOUBLED up to $100 by the Patterson Foundation.
From Noon on May 1 to Noon on May 2 Please:
ABOUT REALIZE BRADENTON BACKGROUND
With an annual economic impact is $4.4 million, we are busy all year long: 75 events • 110,000+ people at events • 350 volunteers • 300 vendors and creatives • 18 million on-line impressions • 3 websites • 14 social media venues • 100+ print promos • 50 states + 72 countries reached • tons of fun and engagement.
Our work has received national recognition:
2018 four Addy Advertising Awards
2017 Champions of Healthcare Finalist
2016 Nonprofit of the Year Award
2015 Best Blues Festival in the United States
2015 Knight Cities Challenge Award
2014 Public & Societal Benefit Nonprofit of the Year Award
2013 Outstanding Public Interest Group of the Year Award
2012 Best Public Space Project Award
2011 Public Art National Award for Art Slam