9 Family brightens children’s day at Make ‘m Smile event

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By Brittany Caldwell

ORLANDO, Fla. — 9 Family Connection came out for a celebration for children on Saturday.

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Local organization, Nathaniel’s Hope hosted the 21st annual Make ‘m Smile event at Lake Eola in Orlando.

The event is a large birthday party celebrating children with special needs and disabilities, which Nathaniel’s Hope calls the VIPs.

Meteorologist George Waldenberger was also an emcee.

Read: Nathaniel’s Hope: Make ‘m Smile 2023

9 Family has partnered for the annual community festival for many years.

Families enjoyed activities around the lake, including games, prizes, animals, bounce houses, art and food.

DogFest Orlando honors service dogs in the community DogFest Orlando supports those with disabilities with trained service dogs. 9 Family Connection was a sponsor at the event. (WFTV/WFTV)

DogFest Orlando honors service dogs in the community DogFest Orlando supports those with disabilities with trained service dogs. 9 Family Connection was a sponsor at the event. (WFTV/WFTV)

DogFest Orlando honors service dogs in the community DogFest Orlando supports those with disabilities with trained service dogs. 9 Family Connection was a sponsor at the event. (WFTV/WFTV)

DogFest Orlando honors service dogs in the community DogFest Orlando supports those with disabilities with trained service dogs. 9 Family Connection was a sponsor at the event. (WFTV/WFTV)

DogFest Orlando honors service dogs in the community DogFest Orlando supports those with disabilities with trained service dogs. 9 Family Connection was a sponsor at the event. (WFTV/WFTV)

DogFest Orlando honors service dogs in the community DogFest Orlando supports those with disabilities with trained service dogs. 9 Family Connection was a sponsor at the event. (WFTV/WFTV)

DogFest Orlando honors service dogs in the community DogFest Orlando supports those with disabilities with trained service dogs. 9 Family Connection was a sponsor at the event. (WFTV/WFTV)

DogFest Orlando honors service dogs in the community DogFest Orlando supports those with disabilities with trained service dogs. 9 Family Connection was a sponsor at the event. (WFTV/WFTV)

DogFest Orlando honors service dogs in the community DogFest Orlando supports those with disabilities with trained service dogs. 9 Family Connection was a sponsor at the event. (WFTV/WFTV)

DogFest Orlando honors service dogs in the community DogFest Orlando supports those with disabilities with trained service dogs. 9 Family Connection was a sponsor at the event. (WFTV/WFTV)

DogFest Orlando honors service dogs in the community DogFest Orlando supports those with disabilities with trained service dogs. 9 Family Connection was a sponsor at the event. (WFTV/WFTV)

DogFest Orlando honors service dogs in the community DogFest Orlando supports those with disabilities with trained service dogs. 9 Family Connection was a sponsor at the event. (WFTV/WFTV)

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