HAVE IT YOUR WAY® Foundation presents $300,000 donation to Give Kids The World

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HAVE IT YOUR WAY® FOUNDATION PRESENTS $300,000 DONATION to
Give Kids The World

MIAMI, April 15, 2008 – The HAVE IT YOUR WAY® Foundation, the charitable arm of the BURGER KING® brand, will donate $300,000 to Give Kids The World (GKTW), a non-profit organization in Central Florida that creates magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses. This donation will go towards the construction of four new villas, which will allow up to 208 more families to stay at the 70-acre Give Kids The World Village® each year.

Burger King Corp.’s General Counsel and President of the HAVE IT YOUR WAY® Foundation Anne Chwat will present a check to Give Kids The World President Pamela Landwirth on Saturday May 3, 2008 at the Village in Kissimmee, Fla., near Orlando. Chwat will be joined by Ivette Diaz, director of corporate social responsibility for Burger King Corp.
"At the heart of the BURGER KING® brand is a commitment to making a difference in the communities where we live and work," said Diaz. "The HAVE IT YOUR WAY® Foundation is proud to provide funding for the construction of four new villas for Give Kids The World so we can help bring smiles to the faces of the children and their families.”

In addition to the financial donation, franchisees, Burger King Corp. employees, and vendors will also volunteer their time and efforts on May 3 and May 8 to help with refurbishing projects at the village.
"We are honored that the BURGER KING® system and the HAVE IT YOUR WAY® Foundation have embraced our mission. Their generous gift will allow many more families the opportunity to experience the magic of the Village each year," said Landwirth. “And by sharing their time, talents, and hearts through their volunteer day, the BURGER KING® family will truly touch the lives of our special guests, helping us create the happiness that inspires hope.”

ABOUT HAVE IT YOUR WAY® Foundation
The HAVE IT YOUR WAY® Foundation is a 501(C) (3) not-for-profit public charity, whose mission is to make a positive impact in the communities in which we work and live in collaboration with the extended BURGER KING® family. The HAVE IT YOUR WAY® Foundation supports non-profit organizations operating in the United States, whose programs help make a difference in the community at large. The BURGER KING® Scholars Program is the Foundation’s educational cornerstone with a focus on improving education by providing scholarship awards to deserving high school seniors across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. To learn more about the HAVE IT YOUR WAY® Foundation, visit www.haveityourwayfoundation.org or call (305) 378-3186.

ABOUT GIVE KIDS THE WORLD
Give Kids The World Village® is a 70-acre, non-profit resort in Central Florida that creates magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. GKTW provides accommodations at its whimsical resort, donated attractions tickets, meals and more for a week-long, cost-free fantasy vacation. With the help of many generous individuals, corporations, and partnering wish-granting organizations, Give Kids The World has welcomed more than 85,000 families from all 50 states and more than 60 countries. To learn more, visit www.gktw.org.

CONTACT:

Denise Wilson
Burger King Corporation
305-378-7277
dwilson2@whopper.com

Kirsten Hamstra
Edelman
312-233-1317
kirsten.hamstra@edelman.com

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210 South Bass Road , Kissimmee, Florida 34746 . PH 407.396.1114. FAX 407.396.1114. www.gktw.org.

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