Guest KingsIslandPR Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 The thrill of being among the first night riders on the new Banshee roller coaster at Kings Island will have a whole new meaning April 17, when Kings Island hosts “Scream for A Kid Again” to raise money for the Greater Cincinnati chapter of A Kid Again, a non-profit organization which strives to enrich the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses and their families by providing healing times of respite through fun-filled group activities and destination events. Kings Island fans and roller coaster enthusiasts alike will enjoy a night filled with riding the world’s longest inverted roller coaster over and over again. Scream for A Kid Again Event Details 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiocolts Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 This sounds great! I'll have to consider it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I'm taking it we will still have Coasting For Kids, correct? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Interesting. I like the idea of doing a fundraising competition rather than a straight auction for the first train. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I won't be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdf21972 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Looking to possible doing this for the kids. Sent from my iPhone using Taptalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 What time will this be at on the 17th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 At night... 9-11 PM. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 What time will this be at on the 17th? Check-in is 8:00 to 8:45 pm, and the event runs from 9:00 to 11:00 pm. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Let's have a KIC team. I want to be well represented there. A Kid Again is very near and dear to me. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Oh yeah, Team Ramrod! Seriously lets do it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I was debating between making it Team Edward or Team Jacob. Thoughts? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcc Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I've officially signed up 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoraX Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I won't be there we will likely sign up because this organization has been amazing to my friends Amber and KK. You can support us and be there in spirit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoraX Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 If we do something as a group My suggestion would be team KK or team Bumble (it's a KK thing). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I'm very interested in participating in this event, getting to help children with life threatening illnesses and their families is always something special to be a part of. Helping sick children is something that is not necessarily addressed around the world like it should be, which is why I'm glad to see an event like this taking place. Count me in. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gplez90 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I would love to do this, not so I can ride, but allow a young coaster enthusiast and his or her parent or guardian to ride Banshee that night. If anyone knows a young coaster enthusiast that doesnt have the chance to visit Kings Island often please let me know! Also, honesty is very appreciated! Thank you. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I would love to do this, not so I can ride, but allow a young coaster enthusiast and his or her parent or guardian to ride Banshee that night. If anyone knows a young coaster enthusiast that doesnt have the chance to visit Kings Island often please let me know! Also, honesty is very appreciated! Thank you.I think you can sponsor a kid. Plus I'm sure donations will be appreciated by other KIC members. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gplez90 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Do you know how i can sponser a kid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini XL-200 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Once you sign up is it guaranteed that you will have a spot in the event (if you raise the $100 minimum) or is it just for whoever raises the most? Like if 300 sign up and there are only like 100 spots only the 100 top fundraisers get to participate? Or only the set amount of people allowed in can register? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 My understanding is that everyone who raises the minimum $100 gets to participate, and the top 32 get the first train of the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini XL-200 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Ok thank you. ^ Wasn't sure haha. I also liked the fundraising idea so I signed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 No. There are certain number of spots. So if there are 70 spots, then the top 70 get to participate. At least that's my understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Well, the FirstGiving page does not give a maximum number of participants. Perhaps Don can clear this up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KingsIslandPR Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Well, the FirstGiving page dose not give a maximum number of participants. Perhaps Don can clear this up? There are a limited number of spots available. What that number is will be known when fundraising closes at midnight on April 13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 So we have to raise money without knowing whether we'll be able to participate? I don't like that. If somebody donates to "sponsor someone in the event" they expect that someone to participate. If I can't guarantee to potential donors that I will be eligible to participate, then I'm not comfortable soliciting donations to begin with. I think I'll sit this one out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 ^ I think Don is implying that the number of available spots will be determined by the number of people who have raised $100 by the deadline. That will be a limited number, even though that limit is not yet determined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 When this was done for Diamondback, there were also a number of corporate sponsors...a number of whom weren't revealed until after the fundraising deadline had passed, if memory serves...so malem's simple method, while simple, is probably over optimistic. Just because you raised a certain minimum amount may not in fact guarantee a seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 ^ I think Don is implying that the number of available spots will be determined by the number of people who have raised $100 by the deadline. That will be a limited number, even though that limit is not yet determined. No, "limited" to me means that only the top X fundraisers can participate. "Anyone that meets the minimum" is what I would define as "unlimited". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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