BoddaH1994 Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 The thrill of a roller coaster ride will have a whole lot more meaning Sunday, July 24, when Kings Island hosts "Coasting for Kids 2011" to raise money for Give Kids the World (GKTW), a Central Florida non-profit resort that provides cost-free, weeklong vacations to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. The fun-filled event is in its second year at Kings Island and a company-wide effort at all eleven Cedar Fair Entertainment Company amusement parks. Kings Island fans and roller coaster enthusiasts alike will enjoy a day filled with riding The Racer over and over again from 8:00am until 5:00pm. All participants are encouraged to raise at least $75 for Give Kids the World to take part. Prizes will be given to the top three fundraisers. All participants receive complimentary admission to Kings Island, a "Coasting for Kids" t-shirt, lunch and unlimited rides on The Racer. Now for the challenge - Kings Island has challenge the KICentral Universe to have 50 participants in Coasting for Kids. If KIC is able to accomplish this, then they have offered to cater a very special event for KICentral. Remember - the intention is not to put up the money yourself, but rather to ask your friends and family to sponsor you for this great cause. Follow the link below for more information: http://www.firstgiving.com/gktw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Sounds like a great cause count me in and signed up! 1) Avatar/Jesse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Kid Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Me to! 1) Avatar/Jesse 2) Coaster Kid/Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppetfan1999 Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Hmmm.... if I sign up, get sponsors, show up there but not ride The Racer or have my brother do the riding, does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Would love to but I'll be in Virginia that day (just like I was in California last year). I'm officially moving my vacation to June next year so I can participate in the 2012 version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster_junky Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 i really wanted to do this after seeing how much fun it looked in 2010, but unfortunately i'll be in florida partying with mickey, donald, and the gang then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I wish I could, but I'll be in Tennessee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 It was SO Much fun last year!! But...this year I can't. Although Did anyone get the shirts last year? >.< heehee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I wish I could, but I'm going out of town from the 28th through the 1st, so I really can't afford to take the day off for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcc Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Shoot....that's the day we are leaving from KI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Everyone who participated last year said it was a lot of fun...plus it's a great cause! 1) Avatar/Jesse 2) Coaster Kid/Ryan 3) standbyme/J.D. (Signed up under Stan Byme) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerRider Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 1) Avatar/Jesse 2) Coaster Kid/Ryan 3) standbyme/J.D. (Signed up under Stan Byme) 4) TylerRider/Tyler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire-Beast-OF FEAR Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I'll be in town but I can't quite afford $75 and I would be rude to have less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 You are supposed to raise the money from others, for that very reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire-Beast-OF FEAR Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 You are supposed to raise the money from others, for that very reason. Well then, 1) Avatar/Jesse 2) Coaster Kid/Ryan 3) standbyme/J.D. (Signed up under Stan Byme) 4) TylerRider/Tyler 5)Fire-Beast-OF FEAR/Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m2raptor Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Count me in as well. 1) Avatar/Jesse 2) Coaster Kid/Ryan 3) standbyme/J.D. (Signed up under Stan Byme) 4) TylerRider/Tyler 5) Fire-Beast-OF FEAR/Duncan 6) m2raptor/Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziplock Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Sorry I'll be at Cedar Point that day. I'd love to come and help the cause if it was the week after! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFreak45 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I want to do this so bad, but I really don't have the money for the registration. I might do it as a virtual person though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Sorry I'll be at Cedar Point that day. I'd love to come and help the cause if it was the week after! They are doing it at Cedar Point as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveStroem Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 We did this last year and it was a ton of fun. This year we are participating, just not at Kings Island. We will be at Worlds of Fun for 2011 Coasting for Kids. I hope that KI will still count my family and I in the 50 person total. If you haven't checked out who this charity is for, head over to http://www.gktw.com The story of Give Kids The World begins with a little girl with a wish and the desire of one man to make that wish come true. The little girl's name was Amy. Amy had leukemia and one wish - to visit the theme parks in Orlando. To facilitate Amy's wish, the request of a complimentary stay was made to a respected hotelier. As he had done many times before, the hotelier gladly obliged and Amy's wish was that much closer to being realized. Sadly, the remainder of Amy's travel plans took too long to arrange and her wish was never granted; Amy had passed away. Time simply ran out. This unfulfilled wish inspired a man, the hotelier, to make a vow that no child in need would ever be failed again. That man was Henri Landwirth and his desire to ensure that Amy's story would never repeat itself is where the story of Give Kids The World begins. Landwirth enlisted the support of colleagues in the hospitality industry, including our world-famous theme parks, to assist him in bringing these special families to Central Florida within 24 hours if need be. He called the project "Give Kids The World," because that is just what he intended to do - provide memorable, magical, cost-free experiences to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. As the program expanded and the number of families continued to grow, it was apparent that Give Kids The World would need to create a place that could better serve the special needs of our families. The gates of Give Kids The World Village opened in 1989. Today the Village is a 70-acre resort complete with over 140 Villa accommodations, entertainment attractions, whimsical venues, and fun specifically designed for children with special needs. With the help of many generous individuals, corporations and partnering wish-granting organizations, Give Kids The World has welcomed more than 100,000 families from all 50 states and over 70 countries. If you can't participate, please please help out those that are. This is a great cause that helps families make memories that may just have to last a lifetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backlash325 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 1) Avatar/Jesse 2) Coaster Kid/Ryan 3) standbyme/J.D. (Signed up under Stan Byme) 4) TylerRider/Tyler 5) Fire-Beast-OF FEAR/Duncan 6) m2raptor/Matt 7.) Backlash325/Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Could those you that are participating please post or PM me a link to your page? Cannot make it this year but would still like to donate to the cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m2raptor Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Could those you that are participating please post or PM me a link to your page? Cannot make it this year but would still like to donate to the cause. Here is the link to the team site just in case anyone else wants to as well. I'll let you pick who you want to put in under. http://www.firstgiving.com/process/teamarea/default.asp?did=1785&teamid=147692 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Could those you that are participating please post or PM me a link to your page? Cannot make it this year but would still like to donate to the cause. Here is the link to the team site just in case anyone else wants to as well. I'll let you pick who you want to put in under. http://www.firstgivi...5&teamid=147692 Thank you Was gonna add to each one because I know that every little bit helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveStroem Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Mine is http://www.firstgivi...ids-WorldsofFun Nancy's is http://www.firstgivi...ids-WorldsofFun KICoasterGirl's is http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/elizabethwetterstroem/CoastingForKids-WorldsofFun Katy's is http://www.firstgivi...ids-WorldsofFun Mine has donations in it, but the girls are still empty. Any amount helps to put a smile on a child's face and memories in the hearts of their parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I'm signed up and ready to go! 1) Avatar/Jesse 2) Coaster Kid/Ryan 3) standbyme/J.D. (Signed up under Stan Byme) 4) TylerRider/Tyler 5) Fire-Beast-OF FEAR/Duncan 6) m2raptor/Matt 7.) Backlash325/Austin 8.) Indyguy4KI/Brad If you would like to donate to my page here is the link! http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/bradperdue/coastingforkids-kingsisland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Back when this was first announced I signed up immediately because I thought it would fill up fast. It is only a week and I am surprised that there are still so many openings. As I have stated before...everyone who went last year said it was a blast! I have always wanted to marathon a coaster so this seems like the best of both worlds...it will be not only fun but it will help others out. I am very picky on the charities that I donate to...so I usually do my homework. "Give Kids The World" gets a very high rating from Charity Navigator: Charity Navigator/Give Kids The World And in case you don't know what the charity is about: Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) is a 70-acre, non-profit resort in Central Florida that creates magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. GKTW provides accommodations at its whimsical resort, donated attractions tickets, meals and more for a week-long, cost-free fantasy vacation. With the help of many generous individuals, corporations and partnering wish-granting organizations, Give Kids The World has welcomed more than 100,000 families from all 50 states and over 70 countries. For more information, visit www.gktw.org. So come on and sign up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin_M17 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I want to do this so bad, but I really don't have the money for the registration. I might do it as a virtual person though! I'm in the same boat. With my financial situation I can't afford to drop $40 on something that isn't absolutely necessary even if it does go to an excellent cause. However I would love to sit and marathon Racer all day even if I'm not helping anybody by doing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I want to donate to a couple people, but the only problem is that I won't be able to do it with a credit card. Is their any other way to donate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I want to donate to a couple people, but the only problem is that I won't be able to do it with a credit card. Is their any other way to donate? If you know someone registered and are close, they can bring a check or cash with them the day of the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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