❣️ We couldn’t do what we do w/o our volunteers! It takes a team of compassionate people, like Autumn & Brenda from the USD Sanford School of Medicine, to keep things humming. They're serving this week w/ 7 of their fellow students, & we’re grateful! gktw.org/volunteer
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🦕 We’re kicking off the afternoon with a round of golf…at Marc’s DinoPutt, of course! designed this 7-hole mini golf course featuring animatronic dinosaurs. If you’re playing a round, keep a sharp eye out; you never know when a dino will pop up to greet you!
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⛳️ Today is #nationalgolfday, and we’re happy to say that the Playing Fore Wishes Golf Classic last Saturday hit a hole-in-one! The tournament raised over $31,000!
👏Your participation means the world to the precious wish kids we get to serve. Many thanks!
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🎉 It's another #terrifictuesday here at the Village! Today we’re celebrating a record-breaking April in which we had the privilege of hosting 852 wish families! WOW! Being able to welcome so many sweet families for their wish trip was an absolute joy! 💜
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🌟 Want to stir up a bit of magic this Monday? Consider donating to Give Kids The World and just watch the magic unfold! You can give as a one-time donor or become a regular monthly donor. We need your help to continue the mission of the Village! gktw.org/donate 💜
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🚂 Did you know that Amberville is home to a model railroad? A team of dedicated volunteers makes sure that everything runs full steam ahead! Wish kids & their families can press the buttons on the display to make trains, townspeople, & even a yeti or two roar to life! 🛤
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⛳️ It was a beautiful morning for a round of golf, & we’re SO thankful for those who participated in the Playing Fore Wishes Golf Classic! Whether you sponsored, played, volunteered, or participated in the event’s silent auction from afar, please know that you made a difference!
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🐊 Did you know that our longtime partners from visit GKTW every week & bring along reptile friends for the wish kids to meet? And it’s a HUGE hit! We’re forever grateful for partners like Gatorland who make a wish kid’s stay even more incredible than it already is! 💚
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🥩 Our brand-new GKTW-branded apron has officially hit the shelves, & we couldn’t be more excited! The apron is perfect for gift giving; whether it be for the baker in the house or the grill master in the backyard.
👨🍳 Add our spatulas & make it a bundle! givekidstheworldstore.org/products/apron
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🥳 Today’s the day for Alumni families to register for this year’s Summer Road Trip theme park days! Registration opens at 10 AM Eastern; follow this link for registration & full details: gktw.org/roadtrip/. Each family may choose 1 theme park stop. Space is limited.
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🎸We’re hosting a silent auction ahead of the Playing Fore Wishes Golf Classic, & proceeds benefit GKTW! Up for auction: resort stays, dining packages, a guitar signed by , and more!
➡️ To bid: one.bidpal.net/gktwgolf/welco! The auction closes 5/6 at 2:30 PM Eastern.
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🎥 Mondays here at GKTW are made just a bit brighter by catching a movie or 2 in Julie’s Safari Theatre!
🎬 & were 2 of the main partners of this venue, & the fully-accessible theatre is even home to our weekly talent show, Stellar’s Star Show!
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🍦 This #sweetsunday is made even sweeter by a stop at Henri’s Starlite Scoops! Wish kids and their families can visit this ice cream haven any time of day for a scoop (or three!), and can also learn about our founder, Henri Landwirth. 🚀
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💅 In honor of National Mani-Pedi Day earlier in the week, we thought we’d give a shout out to all of our volunteers who make magic for the wish kids in Twinkle Hope’s Rockin’ Spa!
🥳 Volunteers make sure that all fingernails are shiny, colorful, & ready for days filled w/fun!
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🚍 We’re heading out on the road! We’re excited to announce this year’s GKTW Summer Road Trip! From June 17-26, we’ll visit 10 parks & offer a day of fun for our Alumni families. Info: gktw.org/roadtrip/ Registration opens 5/3 at 10 AM Eastern; 1 park per Alumni family.
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💥 We know that today is #nationalsuperheroday, but can we let you in on a little secret? At GKTW, we’re surrounded EVERY DAY by superheroes: wish kids like London from Arkansas!
💪 Wish kids, please know that we’re in awe of your strength, courage & bravery! You are INCREDIBLE!
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🧢 Let others know that you’re a Village volunteer by sporting the 100% gray twill Adult Volunteer Hat!
🛍 The hat is available in our online store for $22.95. Here's the link to the hat (and the rest of our fabulous merchandise): givekidstheworldstore.org/products/adult
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💜 It’s a #wonderfulwednesday here at GKTW, & families just like the Beliards are savoring every minute of it! Israel, who is fighting pediatric cancer, is visiting from MA. Your donation makes trips of a lifetime possible for families like the Beliards! gktw.org/donate
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⚜️ The GKTW Gala in New Orleans is coming up & if you’d like to join us in savoring the sights, sounds & tastes of The Big Easy on 5/20, go to gktw.org/gala
🟣 Unable to join us? We’ll be hosting an online auction during the week leading up to the Gala! More info soon!
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🧐 We thought it might be fun to kickstart our week with a game! Based off of these pictures, where in GKTW are we?
🎉 If you guessed Jersey Jaxson’s Playroom, you answered correctly! This special place has enough LEGO bricks for everyone to get in on the fun!
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☀️ Thank you for making this #sundayfunday possible for the families at GKTW! W/o your support, we can't carry on with our mission of providing cost-free vacations for these families. To donate as a 1-time giver or monthly donor, please follow this link: gktw.org/donate.
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🙌 Thanks to all of the fundraising done by the Over the Edge participants, just like the four incredible WWE Superstars pictured, $130,000 was raised for GKTW! Want to rappel Over the Edge like this year’s 76 AMAZING participants? Join us for the adventure of a lifetime in 2024!
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⭐️ Want to spend a weekend hanging out with the biggest reality TV stars, all to benefit GKTW? Hearts of Reality will take place December 7-9, 2023 in Celebration, FL! Be sure to follow this link for all event details and ticketing options: gktw.org/heartsofrealit
See you there!
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🌿Olivia’s Oasis has been open for a little over a week now, and it’s crafted to be just what hard-working family members need. We’re so thankful for our donors and partners who made this incredible space possible!
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🎉 It’s #nationalvolunteerweek, & we’re celebrating! The Volunteer Services team threw a FABULOUS 80s-themed mystery party last night for our volunteers, & it was so much fun! If you’d like to begin volunteering at GKTW, follow this link for details: gktw.org/volunteer
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🎉 Every Tuesday at GKTW is a #terrifictuesday, but today is even more so! We’re celebrating longtime partner & their recent donation of $25,000. Their gift will allow critically ill children to experience the joy that a stay at GKTW can bring! Thank you! 💜
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✈️ Our motivation this Monday? The incredible #BestFlightEver wish kids and families who came to GKTW last week! Their time here kicked off w/ a pizza party in the Gingerbread House, & Mayor Clayton and Ms. Merry were sure to come by and give them a warm welcome!🍕
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🐾 We had the joy of having Steve Burns from “Blue’s Clues” visit the Village this week! Not only did Steve meet and greet the wish kids and their parents, he also had the opportunity to visit with Mayor Clayton and Ms. Merry! 💙
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💜 GKTW supporters are going Over the Edge today at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, all to raise funds for GKTW! WOW!
💪 We’re so thankful for the brave friends rappelling down the 32-story hotel today! We’re so proud of all of the participants, & we’re grateful for their support!
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✨ What’s your favorite part of a brand-new day at the Village? From yummy food and smiling volunteers to the Bakery Cart and colorful buildings washed in morning light; it’s all completely magical!
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🌱 It’s #internationalplantappreciationday, & spending time in Miss Pitty Pat’s Garden of Hope seems like just the thing to do! The garden is fully accessible, with wide paths and raised flower beds. It's a space that every wish kid and family member can truly savor!
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🎉 It’s a day to celebrate here at GKTW! We’re commemorating the opening of Olivia’s Oasis & the reopening of Twinkle Hope’s Rockin’ Spa!
Thanks to our generous donors, Olivia’s Oasis is a calming space outfitted with everything a caregiver needs to feel rejuvenated! 🌸
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NEW! We joined Legendary Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter when he visited this weekend for an amazing night of fun facts, history & laughs. Night one we get an inside look at his time working & developing all four versions of Big Thunder Mountain!
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NEW VIDEO: Disney Legend Tony Baxter Talks All About Big Thunder Mountain with Host Jason Surrell at Give Kids The World Village 4/7/23!
VIDEO: youtu.be/QIZe_vSeA1I
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👟 It’s registration day for #runDisney WDW Marathon Weekend '24, & if you want to run for a cause, we’ve got what you need! You can join the runGKTW team by purchasing your Marathon Weekend bib(s) through us & fundraising for GKTW leading up to the race! give.gktw.org/event/run-gktw
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🖼 The wish families leave their mark in many different & wonderful ways at GKTW! If you’re looking for a way to leave your mark here, we invite you to become a volunteer. It’s a mark that’ll start a wave of hope for generations to come! Full details: gktw.org/volunteer/
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☀️ Mayor Clayton and Ms. Merry are here today to wish you and yours the happiest Easter!
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✨Tonight’s Speaker Series w/Disney Legend Tony Baxter has been incredible so far! If you’re in the area on Saturday (4/8), Tony will be speaking at GKTW at 2 PM about all things EPCOT and the lovable Figment! Proceeds benefit the Village. For tickets: gktw.org/baxter
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⛳️ We're less than a month from the Playing Fore Wishes Golf Classic at Celebration Golf Club, and we’re hoping you’ll join the fun!
✅ Join us on May 6 at 8:30 AM (shotgun start) & have a blast raising funds for GKTW! Spots for foursomes are filling up! gktw.org/golf
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❄️ Did you know that the holidays are commemorated every Thursday night at GKTW? It’s SNOW fun!
☃️ Speaking of snow, our Custom Snow Globe Ornament is today's featured Village merchandise item! This beautiful ornament is $22.95 & can be purchased here: givekidstheworldstore.org/products/custo
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