Kissimmee, Florida – Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) continues to reach new milestones each year in its mission to provide magical and meaningful vacations for children with critical illnesses. This June, the Village is planning a celebration to commemorate a historic achievement: fulfilling 200,000 wishes in nearly 40 years.
So, whether a wish kid dreams of visiting Walt Disney World Resort or Universal Orlando Resort, anything is possible with GKTW! Now, with 200,000 wishes fulfilled, GKTW is taking the time to celebrate this major milestone and raise awareness for its upcoming campaign: Share Your Light—and you’re invited to be a part of it!
The Celebration: Share Your Light: Celebrating 200,000 Wishes Fulfilled
In celebration of this milestone and its upcoming 40th anniversary, Give Kids The World is proud to announce Share Your Light: Celebrating 200,000 Wishes Fulfilled—an awareness and fundraising campaign culminating in a water lantern event on Saturday, June 21.
The campaign will spotlight the inspiring stories of wish families and demonstrate the powerful impact that “sharing your light” can have on the life of a child with a critical illness. It also serves as a call to action, inviting individuals and partners to join us in our mission to bring happiness and hope to children facing critical illnesses and their families.
“At its core, Share Your Light transcends our mission and connects to a larger, global sentiment,” said Danielle Deabler, Chief Advancement Officer for Give Kids The World. “We aim to share the untold
stories of these families’ courageous journeys, while inspiring individuals and corporate partners to embody empathy and bring light and love into these families’ lives, as well as the world at large.”
Donating and Fundraising Opportunities: Share Your Light Fundraising
As part of the Share Your Light campaign, Give Kids The World is offering several unique fundraising opportunities to help ensure the organization is ready to welcome the next 200,000 families. To donate, supporters can visit www.gktw.org/shareyourlight. Donors will receive exclusive benefits across three giving tiers:
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Any donation amount: Access to a do-it-yourself water lantern kit to participate from home.
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$200: An oversized water lantern art sticker will be placed on the Wall of Hope, an inspirational landmark at the heart of the Village.
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$2,000: A water lantern will be released in the donor’s honor during the Share Your Light water lantern event on Saturday, June 21.
So, if you’re looking for a way to give back to the community or be part of something truly magical—like helping families with children battling critical illnesses—now is your time to shine! Learn more about how you can get involved and help honor the 200,000 wishes fulfilled here: Share Your Light: Celebrating 200,000 Wishes Fulfilled | Give Kids The World
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About Give Kids The World Village
Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, nonprofit resort in Central Florida, dedicated exclusively to serving children with critical illnesses and their families. Children visiting the area on their “wish trips” stay with their families at the Village for weeklong, all-expenses-paid dream vacations.
Give Kids The World provides everything families need during their stay, including meals, transportation, nightly entertainment, and complimentary admission to Orlando’s world-famous theme parks and attractions. There is never any cost to the families, and no child is ever turned away.
Since 1986, the Village has welcomed more than 200,000 children and families from all 50 states and 77 countries. Give Kids The World holds a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, with over 93 cents of every dollar spent going directly to program services.
For more information, visit www.gktw.org.
