11th Annual Chuck Wagon 5K Set March 8, Will Benefit Children Battling Cancer

Brittany’s Wish, Inc. will be recipient for fundraiser

The 11^th Annual Chuck Wagon 5K, which is designed to support children battling cancer and their families, is set for Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 8 a.m., at Chain of Lakes Park in Titusville. This family-friendly 5K allows participants to traverse the paved trails of the Chain of Lakes, surrounded by beautiful wetlands and lakes. To register, CLICK HERE.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The 11^th Annual Chuck Wagon 5K, designed to support children battling cancer and their families, is set for Saturday, March 8, at 8 a.m., at Chain of Lakes Park in Titusville.

This family-friendly 5K allows participants to traverse the paved trails of the Chain of Lakes, surrounded by beautiful wetlands and lakes.

Proceeds will go to Brittany’s Wish, Inc., a local nonprofit that provides financial support and other acts of kindness for children battling cancer in Central Florida. Brittany’s Wish is named after Brittany Marie Beyel, a beautiful eight-year-old girl who died of cancer in 2008.

Brittany’s sister, Aften Beyel, said this about her late sister, “She was a brave warrior. I was three when she passed away. I have some memories that I try to cherish and hold on to.” She continued, “This fundraiser helps us continue assistance for families and their children while they battle childhood cancer.”

Beyel, a team member of Brittany’s Wish Inc., and everyone associated with this wonderful organization have done an amazing job not only keeping Brittany’s name and memory alive but also helping young people and their families in time of need.

To register for the Chuck Wagon 5K, CLICK HERE.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Steve Wilson was born in DeRidder, Louisiana and grew up in both New Orleans and Macon, Georgia.  He moved to Brevard County in 1984 and retired from local government as the Community Advocate/Assistant to the City Manager with the City of Rockledge in 2018.

Among the awards and accolades Steve has received over the years are 15 + year Rockledge Little League volunteer, Brevard Public School Jefferson Award Recipient, Rockledge High School Raider Booster Award 2001, 2006, City of Rockledge Employee of the Year 2006, Rockledge Kiwanian of the Year 2006-2007, City of Rockledge Quality Public Service Award 2008, 2012, 2017, Rockledge Kiwanis Citizen of the Year 2012-2013, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Sportscasting 2015, Rockledge High School Leadership and Service Award 2016, Central Florida Humanitarian Award 2017, Space Coast Inspiration Award – 2018,  Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Lifetime Achievement – 2020, Ecofest Achievement Award – 2022, Quality Floridian Award – 2022, presented by U.S. Congressman Bill Posey.

Wilson is especially proud of his chairing two fundraisers in support of pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in honor of Merritt Island resident Julie Spurlock that raised over $25,000.00.

He has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 25 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events that are of significance to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.

The Friday Night Locker Room has awarded hundreds of sports achievement plaques to Brevard County student-athletes over the years. They have also awarded more than $18,000 in academic scholarships to Brevard County high school seniors.

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