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Reality Television Stars Coming to Give Kids The World For the fifth consecutive year, reality television stars will help make the dreams of children with life-threatening illnesses come true by appearing at Hearts of Reality, a three-day event to be held August 2-4 in Celebration, Fla. More than 140 of the hottest stars from the hit television shows “Survivor,” “The Amazing Race,” “The Apprentice,” “Big Brother” and more, will reunite with their cast mates and use their celebrity to help raise donations for Central Florida’s Give Kids The World Village. Read the full story at the link below. More Info: News Release
“Coasting For Kids” Raises More Than $150,000 for Children With Life-Threatening Illnesses Daring roller coaster enthusiasts demonstrated once again that they have big hearts and enviable equilibrium as they participated in Cedar Fair’s 5th Annual Coasting For Kids event, which raised more than $150,000 for Give Kids The World (GKTW). The adrenaline-pumping event offered coasting fanatics complimentary admission to one of 11 Cedar Fair Entertainment Company parks across North America for the privilege of riding roller coasters a dizzying number of times. Click the link below to read the full story. More Info: News Release
Sierra Land Group Funds Villas for Give Kids The World Two new villas will house children with life-threatening illnesses and their families for years to come at Give Kids The World (GKTW) thanks to the generosity of the Don and Lorraine Freeberg Foundation, named for the late owner of Sierra Land Group, Inc. Click the link below to read more. More Info: News Release
“Float for Hope” Fundraiser on the Missouri River Benefits Give Kids The World “Float for Hope”, a 120-mile fundraising trip down the Missouri River, is being planned by employees of Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel to benefit Give Kids The World (GKTW). GKTW Village is a 70-acre, nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides week-long, cost-free vacations to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. The hotel’s staff has set a goal of raising $25,000 and invites the general public to take part in the ice cream social at the launch of the expedition, which is set for Tuesday, July 2, 2013, beginning at 12:00 p.m., as well as the welcome home reception on Wednesday, July 3rd, from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel. Click below to read the full news release. More Info: News Release
Give Kids The World Partners With Wyndham Vacation Ownership To Launch “Extreme Village Makeover” Give Kids The World has teamed up with Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company, to launch an “Extreme Village Makeover” at Give Kids The World Village in Kissimmee, FL. The Extreme Village Makeover, scheduled to take place January 12-25, 2014, will makeover 100 of the 140 villas at Give Kids The World Village, updating the whimsical accommodations for families visiting for a week-long, cost-free fantasy vacation to upgraded hospitality standards. Visit the Extreme Village Makeover site to get involved, or click the link below to read the full news release. More Info: News Release
Universal Orlando Resort and Give Kids The World Partner to Create an Unforgettable Vacation and Volunteer Experience Universal Orlando Resort today unveiled a one-of-a-kind vacation package allowing guests to spend cherished family time in its theme parks and then to create unforgettable memories for children at Give Kids The World Village. With this vacation offer, guests will spend two days enjoying unparalleled thrills at the Universal Orlando theme parks and one day making the dreams of children with life-threatening illnesses come true. Click the link below for more details. More Info: News Release
Give Kids The World Awarded Four-Star Rating for Eighth Consecutive Year Give Kids The World Village has been awarded a 4-star rating for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency for the eighth consecutive year by Charity Navigator, America's largest and most-utilized independent evaluator of charities. Read the full story at the link below. More Info: News Release
Coasting For Kids Welcomes Roller Coaster Enthusiasts to Ride for a Cause Roller coaster enthusiasts can ride for a cause again this year at the Fifth Annual Coasting For Kids event, which will be held on Sunday, June 9, at 11 Cedar Fair amusement parks across North America. Click the link below for more details. More Info: News Release
Give Kids The World Makes Dreams Come True for 32 Israeli Children Give Kids The World Village welcomed 32 Israeli children in January for a weeklong, cost-free fantasy vacation. Traveling from Israel, as well as Russia and Sweden, through a wish-granting organization called Simcha Layeladim-MyWish4U.org, the children and their family members experienced a week filled with smiles and unforgettable fun. Click the link below for more details. More Info: News Release
HTC and T-Mobile Make Dreams Come True for Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses Ten children with life-threatening illnesses and their families will be able to experience a weeklong, cost-free magical vacation at Give Kids The World Village (GKTW), a nonprofit "storybook" resort, thanks to a $50,000 donation from HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design. Read the full story at the link below. More Info: News Release
Harris Rosen Foundation Donates $1 Million to Help Build New Villas at Give Kids The World Orlando hotelier and recognized philanthropist Harris Rosen, president of Rosen Hotels & Resorts, has donated $1 million to Give Kids The World (GKTW) towards the construction of 64 new villas which will accommodate more children with life-threatening illnesses and their families visiting the nonprofit resort for a once-in-a-lifetime dream vacation. Read the full story at the link below. More Info: News Release
Give Kids The World Raises $50,000 on Nationally Recognized Philanthropic Day, #GivingTuesday Supporters of Give Kids The World raised nearly $50,000 in a 24-hour period through an online match campaign launched on November 27 in conjunction with #GivingTuesday. Read the full story at the link below. More Info: News Release
JetBlue to Host Special Book Drive in Support of the Hasbro Children's Hospital Read to Me Program JetBlue announced that it will be hosting a special book drive tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 30, in support of the Providence - based Hasbro Children's Hospital's Read to Me Program. Read the full story at the link below. More Info: News Release
ASFONA Members Aid in Multi-Million Dollar Resort Renovation of Give Kids The World Village ASFONA (Association of Starwood Franchisees & Owners - North America) announced at its 2012 board meeting earlier this year that the organization had adopted Give Kids The World as an official association-endorsed non-profit charity, promising support from its members, which include many top providers of leading hospitality industry products and services. Click the link below for more details. More Info: News Release
Share a Message of Hope from Give Kids The World on Your Wedding Day Give Kids The World Village is now offering elegant, custom-designed wedding favors for couples who wish to make a donation in their guests' honor. For more details, click the link below. More Info: News Release
Give Kids The World Gingerbread Run 5K Presented by Aaron's Raises $128,000 More than $128,000 that was raised on Saturday at the Give Kids The World Gingerbread Run 5K presented by Aaron's. Over 1,100 participants of all ages and abilities ran, walked, rolled or strolled 3.1 miles through the whimsical Give Kids The World Village in support of the nonprofit resort that provides cost-free vacations for children battling life-threatening illnesses and their families from around the world. Click the link below for the full story, including video and images of the event. More Info: News Release
IHG and its Hotel Owner Community Celebrate Groundbreaking at Give Kids The World Village IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading global hotel companies, and its owner community represented by the IHG Owners Association, today announced the groundbreaking on four new villas at the Give Kids The World Village in Kissimmee, Fla. Read the full story at the link below. More Info: News Release
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery Announces Free Pancakes to Benefit Give Kids The World Perkins Restaurant and Bakery invites guests to enjoy a free short stack of its delicious made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes on September 15, 2012 in celebration of Give Kids The World Pancake Day. Click the link below for more details. More Info: News Release
Reality Television Stars Raise $38,000 to Make the Dreams of Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses Come True Reality television stars helped to make the dreams of children with life-threatening illnesses come true by raising nearly $38,000 for Give Kids The World. More than 140 of the hottest stars from the hit television shows "Survivor", "The Amazing Race", "The Bachelor", "Celebrity Apprentice", "Big Brother" and more, reunited with their cast mates and used their celebrity to help raise donations. Read the full story at the link below. More Info: News Release
Disaster Transport Final Dispatch Raises More than $16,000 for Kids Disaster Transport made its final run for charity on Sunday, leaving behind fond memories and a legacy of helping children with life-threatening illnesses. Cedar Point partnered with Give Kids The World to host Disaster Transport Final Dispatch: A Mission for The Kids, a last-ride celebration that raised more than $16,000! Click below for more details. More Info: News Release
Give Kids The World Volunteer To Be Featured on CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley Give Kids The World volunteer Joseph "Joe" Koch has logged more than 20,000 service hours to help children with life-threatening illnesses and will be recognized for his contribution on the August 16 newscast of the CBS News with Scott Pelley. Read more at the link below. More Info: News Release
Florida Calvin Klein Stores Raise Almost $70,000 For Give Kids The World Calvin Klein Stores across Florida raised almost $70,000 this past April for Give Kids The World. The employees from 13 Calvin Klein Stores helped raise this donation over a five-week span by encouraging customers to make donations at the register. Read more at the link below. More Info: News Release
Give Kids The World Selected as a Top 5 Regional Finalist for the 4th Annual CLASSY Awards Give Kids The World has been selected from 2,400 nominees as a Top 5 Finalist in the South Region for the 4th Annual Classy Awards in the categories of Most Creative Fundraiser for its Ice Cream For Breakfast campaign, and Volunteer of the Year for the service of Joe Koch who has volunteered an amazing 20,000 hours with the charity. Read more at the link below. More Info: News Release
Disaster Transport Makes Final Launch for Charity After 28 seasons of launching riders to Alaska and outer space, Disaster Transport will complete its last mission July 29. To commemorate the final launch, Cedar Point is hosting a celebration to benefit Give Kids The World. Read more at the link below. More Info: News Release
Give Kids The World and Breyers Ice Cream Announce Global Ice Cream For Breakfast Contest Give Kids The World and Breyers Ice Cream announced today a Global Ice Cream for Breakfast Contest that will take place from July 13-15. Global Ice Cream For Breakfast Weekend encourages individuals, families and corporations around the world to host ice cream socials for the chance to win an all-expense paid volunteer vacation to the GKTW Village. More Info: News Release
Astellas Sends 1,300 Volunteers To Give Kids The World Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) will host its largest single contingent of volunteers in its history on Wednesday, June 13, when more than 1,300 Astellas Pharma US, Inc. employees trade their iPhones and corporate focus for brushes, rakes and wrapping paper to help make dreams come true for children with life-threatening diseases. Click the link below for more details. More Info: News Release
"Coasting For Kids" Raises Nearly $114,000 Roller coaster fans proved they have big hearts and strong stomachs this Sunday at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company's "Coasting For Kids" event, which raised nearly $114,000 for Give Kids The World Village. Click the link below to read more. More Info: News Release
24th Annual Give Kids The World Black & White Gala Inspires Hope More than 1,600 community leaders, esteemed professionals, celebrities and supporters of Give Kids The World Village joined together at The Peabody Orlando on June 2 to help raise funds to provide magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses at the 24th Annual Give Kids The World Black & White Gala. Click the link below to view the news release. More Info: News Release
Roller Coaster Enthusiasts Ride For a Cause Roller coaster enthusiasts will have a chance to ride coasters for charity again this year at the Fourth Annual Coasting For Kids event held Sunday, June 10 at 11 Cedar Fair Entertainment Company amusement parks across North America. View the complete news release at the link below. More Info: News Release
LodgeNet to Feature Give Kids The World PSA in Over 1.2 Million Hotel Rooms LodgeNet Interactive Corporation has pledged to donate public service exposure to Give Kids The World Village. Beginning June 1, LodgeNet will run 30-second public service announcements in more than 1.2 million hotel rooms throughout the United States amounting to more than 200 million guest impressions per month. Click the link below to view the full news release. More Info: News Release
Boston Market Raises $524,000 For Give Kids The World Boston Market Corporation will bring delicious and wholesome meals to thousands of children with life-threatening illnesses and their families this year thanks to the $524,000 donation the company presented last week to Give Kids The World Village. Read the entire news release at the link below. More Info: News Release
Give Kids The World Celebrates 2 Million Volunteer Hours During National Volunteer Week This week, during National Volunteer Week, Give Kids The World Village will reach a rare milestone - 2 million volunteer hours completed at a single location - and will honor the more than 50,000 American and international volunteer "Angels" of many ages, talents and abilities who have filled an average of 1,400 weekly shifts over the last 26 years. Read the full news release at the link below. More Info: News Release
ICE! Attraction Raises $35,000 for Give Kids The World The figures are in and Orlando's favorite frigid holiday attraction, ICE! at Gaylord Palms, has helped raise more than $35,000 for Give Kids The World Village. Click the link below to read the entire news release. More Info: News Release
SABIC Employees Raise $14,000 for Give Kids The World During Annual Conference Employees of SABIC's Innovative Plastics business, a leading global supplier of engineering thermoplastics, helped to raise more than $14,000 for Give Kids The World. Click the link below to read the entire news release. More Info: News Release
Give Kids The World Recognized as Highest Rated Charity in America Give Kids The World Village has been recognized as the highest rated charity in America by personal finance website MainStreet. The news website based its analysis on the evaluations of thousands of national charities by Charity Navigator, America's leading independent charity evaluator. Click the link below to read more. More Info: News Release
U.S. Restaurants, Inc. Raises $75,000 for Give Kids The World U.S. Restaurants, Inc., a franchisee of BURGER KING Corporation, announced today that its BURGER KING restaurants in Pennsylvania and New Jersey have raised $75,000 for Give Kids The World Village. Click the link below to read more. More Info: News Release
Give Kids The World Wish Child Turns On The Holiday Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios On November 10, Give Kids The World wish child Ryley Mitchell "flipped the switch" on more than 5 million dancing lights at the opening ceremony for the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Read more at the link below. More Info: News Release
Kangaroo Express Raises Over $233K in 30 Days to The Pantry, Inc., the leading independently operated convenience store chain in the southeastern United States, today announced that its Florida Kangaroo Express locations have raised more than $233,000 for Give Kids The World Village. Read more at the link below. More Info: News Release
Give Kids The World Gingerbread Run 5K Makes Magic Love filled the air on Saturday morning at the annual Give Kids The World Gingerbread Run 5K presented by Nickelodeon Suites and Pool Parts Online. More than 600 people from the Central Florida community (and beyond) ran, walked, rolled and strolled to help provide magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Through corporate sponsorships and individual donations, almost $50,000 was raised for Give Kids The World Village. Read more at the link below. More Info: News Release
Calvin Klein Stores Raise More than $72,000 for GKTW Florida Calvin Klein Stores donated more than $72,000 last month to Give Kids The World (GKTW), a Central Florida "storybook" resort for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. More Info: News Release
Enterprise Holdings Raises More than $16,000 For Give Kids The World Employees from the Orlando operations of Enterprise Holdings, the parent company of the Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental brands, have helped to raise more than $16,000 for Give Kids The World through a marathon bowling event held June 9 in Orlando, Fla. More than 550 people, including employees, company vendors, and friends and family, participated in the bowl-a-thon benefiting Give Kids The World Village. More Info: News Release
Former Wish Family Gives Back to Give Kids The World in a Big Way Brad Loewen knows first-hand the true meaning of the words "giving back". The 36-year-old from Winnipeg, Canada, is moving his family 2,000 miles south for one reason - to be closer to Give Kids The World Village so that he can volunteer for the organization that provided so much happiness for his family. More Info: News Release
Golf Channel Am Tour Donates More than $30,000 to GKTW The Golf Channel Am Tour (GCAT) today donated more than $30,000 to Give Kids The World (GKTW) on behalf of the more than 5,000 GCAT members from the 2011 season. GKTW is the official charitable organization for Golf Channel. The donations were collected from participants at the GCAT 25, two-day "Major Championships" from the 2011 season and from the 2010 GCAT National Championships at TPC Sawgrass. More Info: News Release
Corvette Club of Orlando Helps Fulfill Wish of 16-Year-Old Boy The grin on 16-year-old Buddy LaFontaine's face couldn't have been any wider on Monday morning as he slipped into a sleek, black, Chevy Corvette C5 for the first time in his life. A car fanatic, Buddy had dreamed his entire life of riding in a Corvette and this week Give Kids The World (GKTW) and The Corvette Club of Orlando made Buddy's dream come true. More Info: News Release
Mickey Maniacs Raise The Bar Higher For Give Kids The World Michelle Plaisance is the founder and the leader of the Larose Cut-Off Middle School "Mickey Maniacs" - a group of vivacious middle school students who raise awareness and money for GKTW by hosting golf tournaments, bake sales, 5K runs and dozens of other fundraisers. Named the "Mickey Maniacs" because of Plaisance's affection for all things "Disney", the group of more than 500 people now includes parents, teachers and community members. To date, the group has raised more than $470,000 and, according to Plaisance, they plan to reach $500,000 by next year. More Info: News Release
"Coasting For Kids" Raises Over $62,000 for Give Kids The World More than 250 amusement park enthusiasts rode roller coasters for a cause on July 24 as part of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company's "Coasting For Kids" event. Held at 11 Cedar Fair parks across North America, the marathon coaster event helped raise more than $62,000 for Give Kids The World. More Info: News Release
Reality Television Stars Participate in Survivor Weekend Benefitting Give Kids The World Stars from the hit television shows "Survivor", "Big Brother", "The Amazing Race", "Desperate Housewives" and more, used their star power for a greater cause this past weekend as participants of Hearts of Reality, a 3-day "Survivor Weekend" benefitting Give Kids The World Village (GKTW). More Info: News Release
Riding Roller Coasters for a Cause Cedar Fair Entertainment Company announced today that amusement park enthusiasts across the country will have the chance again this summer to ride roller coasters for a cause. On Sunday, July 24, all 11 of the company's amusement parks will participate in the third annual "Coasting for Kids" fundraiser. More Info: News Release
GKTW Receives Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator Give Kids The World (GKTW) announced today that it has been awarded a 4-star rating for sound fiscal management for the sixth consecutive year by Charity Navigator, America's largest and most-utilized independent evaluator of charities. Only 4% of the charities rated by Charity Navigator have received the coveted 4-star rating - the highest rank possible - for at least six years in a row. More Info: News Release
GKTW Receives Kissimmee City Key Give Kids The World (GKTW), a non-profit resort that has provided happiness and hope for more than 107,000 children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, was honored today by Kissimmee, Fla. Mayor Jim Swan with "The Key To The City". Click the link below for more details. More Info: News Release
First Annual Give Kids The World 5K Fun Run Raises $41,000 The first annual Give Kids The World 5k Fun Run raised an amazing $41,000. The top female runners were Jen Alvarez, Diane Doppenburg and Rebecca Blue and the top male runners were Daniel Conn, Anthony Staffa and Cale Dobay. Congratulations to the Run's almost 400 participants.
Boston Market Celebrates Anniversary of Katie's Kitchen Boston Market joined Give Kids The World to celebrate the one year anniversary of the Village's Katie's Kitchen restaurant. Boston Market also gave the Village a tremendous gift, a donation of more than $858,000 so that Katie&'s Kitchen can continue to provide meals for Wish families.
Environs Donates Ship to GKTW During the IAAPA Attractions Expo, GKTW President Pamela Landwirth and the Enivrons team celebrate the amazing donation of a new ship for the Village's Park of Dreams. The brand new addition is a generous gift from Environs and will be complete in January 2010.

Reality Television Stars Coming to Give Kids The World

“Coasting For Kids” Raises More Than $150,000 for Children With Life-Threatening Illnesses

Sierra Land Group Funds Villas for Give Kids The World

“Float for Hope” Fundraiser on the Missouri River Benefits Give Kids The World

Give Kids The World Partners With Wyndham Vacation Ownership To Launch “Extreme Village Makeover”

Universal Orlando Resort and Give Kids The World Partner to Create an Unforgettable Vacation and Volunteer Experience

Give Kids The World Awarded Four-Star Rating for Eighth Consecutive Year

Coasting For Kids Welcomes Roller Coaster Enthusiasts to Ride for a Cause

Give Kids The World Makes Dreams Come True for 32 Israeli Children

HTC and T-Mobile Make Dreams Come True for Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses

Harris Rosen Foundation Donates $1 Million to Help Build New Villas at Give Kids The World

Give Kids The World Raises $50,000 on Nationally Recognized Philanthropic Day, #GivingTuesday

JetBlue to Host Special Book Drive in Support of the Hasbro Children's Hospital Read to Me Program

ASFONA Members Aid in Multi-Million Dollar Resort Renovation of Give Kids The World Village

Share a Message of Hope from Give Kids The World on Your Wedding Day

Give Kids The World Gingerbread Run 5K Presented by Aaron's Raises $128,000

IHG and its Hotel Owner Community Celebrate Groundbreaking at Give Kids The World Village

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery Announces Free Pancakes to Benefit Give Kids The World

Reality Television Stars Raise $38,000 to Make the Dreams of Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses Come True

Disaster Transport Final Dispatch Raises More than $16,000 for Kids

Give Kids The World Volunteer To Be Featured on CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley

Florida Calvin Klein Stores Raise Almost $70,000 For Give Kids The World

Give Kids The World Selected as a Top 5 Regional Finalist for the 4th Annual CLASSY Awards

Disaster Transport Makes Final Launch for Charity

Give Kids The World and Breyers Ice Cream Announce Global Ice Cream For Breakfast Contest

Astellas Sends 1,300 Volunteers To Give Kids The World

"Coasting For Kids" Raises Nearly $114,000

24th Annual Give Kids The World Black & White Gala Inspires Hope

Roller Coaster Enthusiasts Ride For a Cause

LodgeNet to Feature Give Kids The World PSA in Over 1.2 Million Hotel Rooms

Boston Market Raises $524,000 For Give Kids The World

Give Kids The World Celebrates 2 Million Volunteer Hours During National Volunteer Week

ICE! Attraction Raises $35,000 for Give Kids The World

SABIC Employees Raise $14,000 for Give Kids The World During Annual Conference

Give Kids The World Recognized as Highest Rated Charity in America

U.S. Restaurants, Inc. Raises $75,000 for Give Kids The World

Give Kids The World Wish Child Turns On The Holiday Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Kangaroo Express Raises Over $233K in 30 Days to

Give Kids The World Gingerbread Run 5K Makes Magic

Calvin Klein Stores Raise More than $72,000 for GKTW

Enterprise Holdings Raises More than $16,000 For Give Kids The World

Former Wish Family Gives Back to Give Kids The World in a Big Way

Golf Channel Am Tour Donates More than $30,000 to GKTW

Corvette Club of Orlando Helps Fulfill Wish of 16-Year-Old Boy

Mickey Maniacs Raise The Bar Higher For Give Kids The World

"Coasting For Kids" Raises Over $62,000 for Give Kids The World

Reality Television Stars Participate in Survivor Weekend Benefitting Give Kids The World

Riding Roller Coasters for a Cause

GKTW Receives Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

GKTW Receives Kissimmee City Key

First Annual Give Kids The World 5K Fun Run Raises $41,000

Boston Market Celebrates Anniversary of Katie's Kitchen

Environs Donates Ship to GKTW