MEDIA & VILLAGE NEWS
Welcome to the media site for Give Kids The World Village – an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides children with critical illnesses and their families with magical weeklong wish vacations at no cost.
PRESS RELEASES
40th Anniversary Event Shines a Light of Legacy, Hope and Joy
2026-03-10
Give Kids The World Celebrates its Past, Present and Looks Ahead to its Future Supporting Children with Critical Illnesses and Their Families [more]
Give Kids The World Celebrates 40th Anniversary With a Full Year of Events
2026-02-02
Founder Henri Landwirth's life and legacy will be honored with the addition of a new short feature experience at Give Kids The World Village. [more]
Astronaut Scholarship Foundation CEO Caroline Schumacher Appointed CEO of Give Kids The World Village
2025-05-06
Caroline Schumacher, President & CEO of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF), will step into the role of President & CEO at Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) this June, returning to an organization where she spent nearly two decades. [more]
Give Kids The World Village Celebrates Milestone of 200,000 Wishes Fulfilled in Nearly 40 Years
2025-05-06
New Share Your Light Campaign Kicks-Off with Announcement of PATH Water Partnership, Docu-Series, and 'Lantern-Themed' Fundraising Initiative [more]
Give Kids The World Village Selected As 2025 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards® Grant Recipient
2025-01-15
Give Kids The World Village has been awarded a $200,000 grant from Chick-fil-A, Inc. as the top Southeast Regional Winner of the annual Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards® program – established in 2015 to carry on Chick-fil-A Founder S. Truett Cathy’s legacy of generosity and community service. [more]
Govee Collaborates with GKTW to Bring Light Fun for World Children's Day
2023-06-01
Govee, an innovator in the smart home industry, has announced a collaboration with Give Kids The World Village to provide a range of smart lighting products to decorate the resort’s entertainment venues in celebration of World Children's Day on November 20, 2023. [more]
GKTW Debuts Relaxation Spa For Wish Parents, Adult Family Members and Caregivers
2023-03-21
Underscoring its commitment to create magical experiences and unforgettable memories for every member of the family, Give Kids The World Villag has announced the opening of Olivia’s Oasis – a relaxation spa dedicated exclusively to wish parents, adult family members and caregivers [more]
