EVENTS THAT MAKE
A DIFFERENCE
Getting involved is as easy as attending a fundraising event, participating in one of our partner's events or promotions, or creating your own online fundraising campaign.
SIGNATURE EVENTS
Our signature events offer you a way to get involved with our mission to provide weeklong, cost-free vacations to children with critical illnesses and their families.
CHEERS TO YOU AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT
Join us on Saturday, September 13, 2025, for an unforgettable evening at Universal CityWalk featuring an exclusive dining experience, craft cocktails, live entertainment, and private after-hours access to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Hogsmeade™.
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GINGERBREAD RUN
We are thrilled to announce that the Gingerbread Run is returning this fall and will take place at night - under the holiday lights! On Saturday, November 8, at 8 PM, you'll have the chance to run, roll or stroll a 5K or family fun run through our whimsical storybook Village illuminated by our famous holiday lights! Or create your own unique challenge and participate virtually, from anywhere in the world!
REGISTER TODAY.
SHARE YOUR LIGHT: A CELEBRATION OF 200,000 WISHES FULFILLED
To celebrate the remarkable, bittersweet milestone of 200,000 wishes fulfilled, we are launching Share Your Light, an awareness and fundraising campaign culminating in a water lantern event on Saturday, June 21.
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TEAM runGKTW
Raise your heartrate and raise some funds for children with critical illnesses as you run through iconic Walt Disney World parks. You might even meet some real characters along the way! Run GKTW gives you access to the best runDisney races! Join the team and help some very brave kids.
FIND YOUR RACE.
PLAYING FORE WISHES
Enjoy a day of golf where every drive, putt, and swing creates magic for children with critical illnesses!
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Cheers to You at Universal Orlando Resort
You're invited to an unforgettable celebration of happiness and hope at Universal Orlando Resort.
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The 13th Annual Stars & Pars
This year Travel + Leisure Co. celebrates 13 years of partnering with incredible supporters to benefit Give Kids The World Village.
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Make Your Mark Legacy Bricks
Celebrating our 39th anniversary and welcoming more than 200,000 wishes since 1986, Give Kids The World is pleased to offer this special opportunity to be part of our legacy with the purchase of one of our new dedication bricks.
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