After closing their gates in the early stages of the COVID-19 on March 18, and continuing to remain closed while weathering the storm of the pandemic, Give Kids The World has announced their re-opening date to resume wish granting! On...
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The Coaster101 Podcast, Episode 9: Chatting With Give Kids The World
If you’ve been following Coaster101 for any period of time, you know that we’re big supporters of Give Kids The World. If you’re somehow unaware of the organization, Give Kids The World Village is an 84-acre, nonprofit resort in Central...
Continue reading...Coasting For Kids Raises More Than $130,000 For Give Kids The World
Back in March, Give Kids The World announced the return of “Coasting For Kids,” a fundraising program where people visit amusement parks around the country for a “fun day” at the park, while raising money for a great cause. The...
Continue reading...Zamperla Donates Accessible Happy Swing to Give Kids The World
Zamperla, one of the world’s leading amusement ride manufacturers, has donated a new ride to Give Kids The World Village (GKTW), the Central Florida nonprofit that provides cost-free wish trips to critically ill children and their families. Zamperla presented...
Continue reading...Give Kids The World’s “Coasting for Kids” Returns!
After a several year break, Give Kids The World has announced that their popular “Coasting for Kids” event is coming back! From 2009-2015, Coasting For Kids took place at Cedar Fair parks around the country. Coaster101 participated in 3 of...
Continue reading...Buy a 2017 Roller Coaster Calendar, Support Give Kids The World!
Coaster101 is proud to announce our 2017 roller coaster calendar featuring beautiful photographs of 12 roller coasters from across the United States! UPDATE: We have sold out of 2017 calendars. Thank you for everyone who purchased a calendar this year —...
Continue reading...SeaWorld Orlando Auctioning First Rides on Mako to Benefit Give Kids The World
Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) holds a special place in the hearts of the Coaster101.com team. Several of our writers have participated in the “Coasting for Kids” ride marathons at Cedar Fair Parks in the past, and last year, Coaster101.com...
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