Quarter-Finalist

Dakota

Dakota loves everything outdoors and has a connection with all animals. The outdoors and nature is what helped her beat cancer, twice!!🎗️💛

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What does Dakota love most about nature?

She has always loved being outside, even when she was a baby. She was diagnosed with cancer when she was 2 years old. There were times when she couldn’t be around people, thankfully we had the outdoors to keep her happy. She loves being bare foot in the grass and feeling the wind in her hair. She loves playing in the creeks and looking for any animal/insect she can find. She also loves watching the storms roll in with her daddy. Her love and connection for nature is truly one of a kind! 💚🌻


What is Dakota's favorite animal—and why?

This one is hard, she loves all animals from the tiniest to the biggest. Lizards and frogs will just hang out on her. She would have an entire zoo if we would let her. At this moment otters and horses are her favorite! Otters for their curiosity, playfulness and a joyful approach to everyday life ..and.. horses for their majestic power, freedom and inner strength to overcome obstacles. She wants to be a veterinarian and a cowgirl when she grows up! 🦦🐴


What is Dakota's favorite outdoor activity?

She loves to go exploring to she what she can find and to learn something new! She also loves fishing. She can bait her own hook and then patiently wait for that bite. She can’t get enough of either. She will be outside hunting for her next adventure or fishing for hours!🏕️ 🎣

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