How to ride roller coasters for charity
Credit: Give the world to children
Would you like to spend a day at an amusement park AND support a good cause? Well now is your chance!
Give Kids The World is an amazing non-profit organization based in Kissimmee, Florida that offers free week-long vacation dreams to seriously ill children and their families. Similar to the Make-a-Wish Foundation, it works with thousands of families each year and has granted wishes to nearly 177,000 families since its inception in 1986.
Their central location is the Give Kids the World Village, a dedicated hotel and resort for families on the program. The Village consists of 166 private villas and four accessible attractions. It also offers a variety of amenities and activities, all named after children whose wishes have been granted. The Kissimmee location allows the organization to frequently partner with destinations such as Walt Disney World Resort, a frequent supporter and collaborator.
Give Kids the World has announced the return of its annual Coasting for Kids fundraiser. With the organization still recovering financially from COVID-19, this is a wonderful opportunity for roller coaster and amusement park enthusiasts to raise funds. Attendees can find more information for the event on the Give Kids the World website, and anyone who raises more than $100 for the organization will receive free entry to a variety of parks, as well as special perks, including a welcome breakfast and exclusive drive times for the Parks coasters and a Coasting for Kids t-shirt.
The following parks will participate in the event:
- Adventureland Resort in Iowa
- Busch Gardens in Virginia
- Carowinds in South Carolina
- Dollywood in Tennessee
- Kennywood in Pennsylvania
- Knobels in Pennsylvania
- Lake Compounce in Connecticut
- Splish Splash in New York
- Storyland in New Hampshire
Anyone who would like to take part can register on the Give Kids the World website or support an existing team. You can also donate as a virtual driver if you don’t make it to one of the parks.
Get ready to support a great cause and enjoy the ride!
