The Official Newsletter of Give Kids The World Edition 2009

The Official Newsletter of Give Kids The World
Edition 2009

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Insight
from a
CEO
Hannah McNeal is the daughter of family friends. She has leukemia and was 6 years old when she visited
Give Kids The World (GKTW) in 2007 with her Mom, Dad, and two younger brothers. Recently, I got to see
the villa Hannah’s family stayed in at the Village. They said visiting GKTW was “a game changer” for them as
a family and how they faced the future dealing with Hannah’s illness. Today, I’m pleased to report Hannah
is a survivor.
People like Hannah and her family are the reasons the International Association of Amusement Parks and
Attractions (IAAPA) supports Give Kids The World. As you know, the worldwide attractions industry is all
about entertaining families, so supporting Give Kids The World, a magical place committed to providing
amazing memories for special families, is a natural fit for our organization.
Since GKTW Village opened in 1989, more than 97,000 families with children who have life-threatening
illnesses have experienced an all expense-paid vacation in Central Florida. The Village will welcome their
100,000 family in January. Those families aren’t just from the United States. In fact, GKTW welcomes
children from around the world and has entertained families from more than 70 countries.
Our relationship started with GKTW 15 years ago when we introduced the World Passport Program for Kids.
Through that program, IAAPA members donate millions of dollars in admission tickets to their attractions
and extend GKTW experiences to families for up to a year after they leave the Village.
IAAPA members have also donated almost a million dollars to GKTW through raffles, charity runs, live and
silent auctions, and golf tournaments. Last year, a portion of those funds was used to build a two-villa cottage
in the Fairy Tale Forest at GKTW.
Our members’ support of GKTW goes far beyond what they do through IAAPA. Some host their own fundraising
events and collect contributions through payroll deductions, and many of our supplier members
donate goods and services directly that help make the Village the amazing place that it is.
We are proud to support GKTW. We know the organization uses our donations responsibly and for the good
of the kids and their families. We admire the hard work and personal commitment of GKTW President Pam
Landwirth and the entire team of staff and volunteers at the Village. They make the dreams come true and
put smiles of the faces of so many who desperately need them. So hats off and thank you … to Give Kids The
World … and to the members of IAAPA who help make it happen. We look forward to supporting your efforts
for many years to come.
Sincerely,
Charlie Bray
President and CEO
IAAPA

Zamperla Rides
Bring Smiles
For more than ten years, Zamperla, one of the
world’s leading manufacturers of theme park rides
has given Give Kids The World Wish children smiles
and ride adventures. Best-known for family rides,
Zamperla has shared its magic with the donation
of some of its most popular coin-op rides for our
youngest guests and our ever-popular JJ’s Express
Train. Located throughout the Village, the rides
provide smiles everyday! In 2008, Zamperla added
to our collection with the gift of the whimsical Circus
Elephant, whose home is now on the porch of the
House of Hearts.
NANCO Makes GKTW Gala “ Plush ”
A menagerie of plush characters and animals have helped Give Kids The World (GKTW) thank supporters of
the GKTW Black & White Gala for almost ten years. From brightly colored Big Bird to cuddly Care Bears to the
lovable Bear in the Big Blue house, NANCO/Nancy Sales donates 150 of its most popular plush characters
annually for GKTW’s Gala. The lovable characters are sent to Gala table purchasers and can often be found
at the event decorating cars, boats and other items
up for auction.
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Water Fun and Good Times
in the Park of Dreams
This fall, Give Kids The World (GKTW) celebrated the grand opening of the allnew
Park of Dreams. Complete with a beautiful, zero-depth entry pool and a
fun-filled water garden, the enhanced venue provides a splashing good time to
Wish children and their families. The beach-themed area’s brand new pool holds
more than 83,000 gallons of water, and features fountains that spray warm arcs
of water with the push of a button.
To make this new pool dream a water-filled reality, members of IAAPA came
together to help. Universal Creative donated creative design services for the
renovation of the old pool building and scenic wave design on the new pool
equipment building. Neptune-Benson donated a filter from its Defender
series to help the Village keep water costs down. American Locker donated
lockers for Wish families to conveniently store their things while enjoying
the pool. The Nassal Company assisted with the theming for the pool building
and Morris Architects donated architectural design services. ValleyCrest
donated the landscape architectural design for the pool.
Located next to the pool is a colorful menagerie of water features. Vortex,
based in Quebec, Canada, donated its interactive splashpad water garden to
provide children of all abilities the chance to experience flowing, jetting and
misting water experiences. The generous gift is already a Village favorite.
While the Park of Dreams is now open, the Village is hard at work on the
installation of the area’s final attraction, a pirate ship. Earlier this year,
Creative Environs, Inc. surprised GKTW with the pledge to design and
construct the ship along the backside of the pool area. The ship will include
a sail that doubles as a screen so the Village can hold “dive-in” movies each
night. This amazing gift will be complete in January 2010.

IAAPA Members Give
Dining Delights
One of the most fun – and delicious – aspects of the amusement industry is
the variety of treats, candy, snacks and drinks that can be found at every turn.
For Wish families at GKTW Village, dining, snacking and delighting are three
of our most popular activities. IAAPA manufacturer and supplier members
provide GKTW with “fun foods” every day of the year and help us to make sweet
memories for visiting Wish families.
Longtime Village supporter,
J&J Snack Foods Corporation
donates ICEE drinks that
are served in Julie’s Safari
Theatre. More than 100
ICEE’s are served each week
and the blue and red lips
and tongues that our visiting
Wish children happily show
off with each slurp is the best
way to say “Thank you” we
can think of.
Pucker Powder, Inc. donates
1,200 tubes of Pucker
Powder each month to the
Village, all served from this
year’s special gift, a new
GKTW - branded Pucker
Powder dispenser.
Dippin’ Dots are served at
Mayor Clayton’s Birthday
Party every Saturday. The
famous dots are a sweet
treat, especially on warm
nights! More than 100 cases
of Dippin’ Dots are donated
each year through our local
franchisee, Rio Concessions.
Coca-Cola has been a
dedicated Village partner
and Corporate Hero since
the Village opened. The local
Coca-Cola bottler donates
Coke’s famous products
including Coca-Cola, Diet
Coke and Sprite and bottles
of Dasani water and Glaceau
Smartwater so that we can
have them freshly stocked
in the Villas for arriving
families. 72,000 cases of
soda are donated to GKTW
each year along with 1,300
cases of Dasani water and
new this year, 900 cases of
Glaceau Smartwater.
Want to help provide the treats that make a
GKTW Village sweet? Our Snack Wish list
includes: popcorn, popcorn oil, popcorn butter,
soda syrups, candy, general concession foods
and more! Contact dream@gktw.org if you
can help!
KING
For theK
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A Big Thanks to IAAPA
Family Letter
I could never thank IAAPA and Give Kids The World enough for the wonderful gift that was given to my son
Hunter last year. Hunter was granted a Wish after being diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and related
conditions, a mother’s worst nightmare.
After my son’s diagnoses we were sent to specialists in Washington DC, Baltimore, MD, Long Island, NY, and
Chicago, IL. This was a very stressful time for Hunter and the rest of our family. Hunter really needed and
deserved a break from what seemed to him the “endless” tests. He was granted his Wish and off we went to
Give Kids The World.
Hunter had a wonderful time in Orlando and at GKTW but it did go quickly.
Hunter was not ready to leave. He was very surprised on the last day of his
trip when he was given his last gift, his World Passport from IAAPA and
GKTW. This year with this gift we have traveled to VA, MD, PA, NY, and FL,
not for doctors’ appointments but for fun! Our family visited 11 attractions
along the East Coast! The pictures from these trips are priceless. We
have made many happy family memories because of this gift and I have
many pictures of my son with a big smile on his face while enjoying these
different attractions that we would not have visited otherwise. My son is
happy in these pictures, happy even as he faces the unknown. Because
of this I could never thank you, IAAPA, for what you have done us. I have
heard a picture is worth a thousand words. Please look at these pictures
of joy that my son and our entire family shared. I hope you see and feel the
thanks in our smiles. ~The Yeh Family
IAAPA Villa Provides Home and Smiles
Since its opening on March 16, 2009 the new cottage-style villa generously adopted by IAAPA, has welcomed
more than 60 families. These special guests came from 28 different states and 4 from Canada, and each
called the villa home during their magical GKTW stay. Village Wish families stay in a two-bedroom, two
bathroom, fully accessible unit, and the IAAPA villa duplex is able to accommodate two families at a time. Each
day the Village’s “Gift Giving Fairy” leaves behind gifts for each child in the family – and often these gifts are
donations from IAAPA members and IAAPA Attractions Expo exhibitors. Only through the hardworking and
generous efforts of the IAAPA Board and Staff, the GKTW Golf Committee, and the many
members and Expo attendees who participate in the Show’s fundraisers each November
has the IAAPA villa dream become a reality. We look forward to welcoming families to
this magical villa for many years to come.

Vekoma ’ s Enchanted Gift
The icon of Give Kids The World (GKTW) is the Castle of Miracles.
Underneath its colorful mushroom is a true Village favorite –
the Enchanted Carousel. Donated to GKTW from Vekoma, the
carousel is a first of its kind, with its fully wheelchair accessible
turtle and snail. Both animals rotate allowing a child to roll right
into the ride, and fully experience its magical journey. Each and
every day the carousel gives rides to visiting
Wish children – and their families – from all over
the world.
SeaWorld Brings
Wonder to GKTW
SeaWorld Orlando makes a big splash every day as they provide
Give Kids The World (GKTW) Wish children and their families with the
chance to dive into a world of wonder! As one of our first partners,
SeaWorld has been with us every step of the way to help us create the
happiness that inspires hope.
SeaWorld provides complimentary admission to all of our GKTW
families and also fulfills special Wishes – a meet and greet with Shamu,
a chance to swim with a dolphin. Earlier this year, SeaWorld also added
admission tickets to Aquatica, its new waterpark to give Wish families
a splashing good time.
SeaWorld has partnered with GKTW since the very beginning. The
company created the original Give Kids The World logo for us along with
designing our first brochure and Mayor Clayton character costume.
Today, SeaWorld’s generosity continues to be found throughout the
Village. From providing Shamu souvenir plush dolls to our families, to
the Friday “Pirates & Princesses Party” starring Shamu and Dolly the
Dolphin, to weekly visits from some of Discovery Cove’s most unique
animals, SeaWorld Orlando and its generous employees have truly
embraced GKTW and our mission.
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Adventure City Theme Park
African Lion Safari
Air Zoo
Alabama Adventure
Belmont Park
Blackbeard’s Family
Entertainment Center
Boomers Dania
Boomers Fresno
Boomers Irvine
Boomers Livermore
Boomers Modesto
Boomers San Diego
Burgers’ Zoo
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Calaway Park
Calgary Zoo
Canada’s Wonderland
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Carowinds
Casino Beach Pier
and Breakwater Beach
Waterpark
Cedar Point
Celebration Station,
Oklahoma City
Celebration Station,
Baton Rouge
Celebration Station,
Clearwater
Celebration Station,
Greensboro
Celebration Station,
Mesquite
Cherry Hill, Inc.
Chimney Rock at Chimney
Rock State Park
Conny-Land
Darien Lake
Theme Park Resort
Daytona Lagoon
DelGrosso’s Amusement Park
Deno’s Wonder Wheel
Amusement Park
DeSoto Caverns Park
Dorney Park &
Wildwater Kingdom
Duinrell Holiday and
Amusement Park
Dutch Wonderland
Family Amusement Park
Efteling B.V.
Elitch Gardens
Enchanted Forest/
Water Safari
Fun Spot Action Park
Funtown Splashtown U.S.A.
Georgia Aquarium
Gillian’s Wonderland Pier
Guinness World
Records Museum
Gulches of Fun
Hershey Entertainment &
Resorts HERSHEYPARK
Holiday World &
Splashin’ Safari
Hyland Hills Water World
Idlewild & SoakZone
Jenkinson’s Boardwalk
Kart Ranch, Inc.
Wish child Krystian and his sister
visit Six Flags Great Adventure.
to our IA
For the past 15 years, the International Association of
Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has provided a
generous gift to the special families who stay at Give Kids
The World Village – the gift of time spent together. Through the World
Passport for Kids, Wish families extend their happy times spent at the Village by visiting parks in their
hometowns. More than 200 parks and attractions participate in the program, many since the first day the
program began.
The impact the World Passport for Kids has on the families from Give Kids The World is priceless. IAAPA
member parks, attractions and family entertainment centers provide a respite from a daily fight through
illness; each visit is one that bring smiles, tears of joy and lasting memories. Give Kids The World thanks
each and every park in the Passport Program for the support, generosity and love given to our precious Wish
families when they return home.
Kennedy Space Center
Visitor Complex
Kennywood Park
Kings Dominion
Knoebels Amusement Resort
Lagoon Amusement Park
LEGOLAND California
Lion Country Safari
Malibu Grand Prix
Michigan’s Adventure
Midway Speedway Fun Park
Morey’s Piers
Mountain Creek Waterpark
Mountasia Family Fun
Center, Marietta
Mountasia Fun Center,
Santa Clarita
Movie Park Germany
Natural Bridge Caverns, Inc.
Noah’s Ark - America’s
Largest Waterpark
Northridge Skateland
NRH2O Family Water Park
NY Skyride

APA Passport Members
Ober Gatlinburg, Inc.
Ocean Park Corporation
Old Pro Golf
Ontario Place Corporation
Papio Fun Park
Pier 39
Pine Creek Miniature Golf
Raging Waters Sacramento
Ripley’s Aquarium
of the Smokies
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Museum, Gatlinburg
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Museum, Niagra Falls
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Orlando Odditorium
Ripley’s Davy Crockett
Mini-Golf
Ripley’s Haunted Adventure
Ripley’s Marvelous
Mirror Maze
Ripley’s Moving Theater
Ripley’s Old
MacDonald’s Farm
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
San Diego Zoo & San Diego
Zoo’s Wild Animal Park
Santa Cruz
Beach Boardwalk
Santa’s Village, Inc.
Santa’s Workshop
Schlitterbahn Beach
Waterpark
Schlitterbahn Galveston
Island Waterpark
Schlitterbahn
Waterpark Resort
Seabreeze Park
Seneca Caverns
Shipwreck Island Waterpark
Silver Dollar City
Silverwood Theme Park
Six Flags America
Six Flags
Discovery Kingdom
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great America
Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Six Flags Mexico
Six Flags New England
Six Flags Over Georgia
Six Flags St. Louis
Six Flags White Water
Splashtown San Antonio
Splish Splash Waterpark
Story Land
Swings-N-Things Family
Fun Park
The Children’s Museum
of Indianapolis
The Great Escape &
Splashwater Kingdom
The House on the Rock
Tomahawk Lake Waterpark
Tweetsie Railroad
Valleyfair Amusement Park
Victorian Gardens
Amusement Park
Waldameer Park and
Water World
Water Country
West Midland Safari Park
Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Pointe
Wild Adventures
Theme Park
Wild Animal Safari
Wild Rivers Waterpark
Winchester Mystery House
Wonder Works
Worlds of Fun
Give Kids The World Founder, Henri Landwirth, IAAPA’s Susan Mosedale
and former IAAPA Chairman, Ted Crowell celebrate the debut of the
World Passport for Kids Program in 1994.
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A Universe of Fun
Universal Orlando Resort is filled with thrills, action and nonstop fun.
For Give Kids The World (GKTW) Wish families, the gift of free admission
to Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure is the chance to
experience everything this magical universe has to offer. Universal
Orlando has been a long-time hero to GKTW, and in addition to the
generous gift of tickets for Wish families, also has provided support
through in-kind donations, volunteerism, venue and attraction design,
and employee workplace giving.
Universal Orlando’s famous characters visit the Village every Friday
morning. Wish children may receive a hug from Shrek, a ride on the
carousel with Barney, light-hearted mischief with Curious George.
In addition, the company helps the Village’s “Gift Giving Fairy” with
donations of gifts that have included super hero-themed souvenirs,
plush, backpacks, and many other fun goodies.
In 2002 Universal Orlando gave the Village the generous gift of Marc’s
Dino Putt, our dinosaur-themed and fully interactive, seven hole
miniature golf course. Fun and smiles can be found around every
corner of this special course that features “spitting” altrosaurs, a deep
cave and a roaring tyrannosaurus rex.
Almost everyday, Universal Orlando employees can be found donating
their time and talent to the Village, volunteering to serve meals,
support the Adopt A Villa program, host special events and so much
more. Through the generous support of Universal Orlando, we are able
to give our Wish families an entire universe of fun!
Sally Corporation
Keeps the Castle Magical
From the faithful and friendly Rusty the Knight, to the
treasured Father Time, Sally Corporation has given Give
Kids The World (GKTW) many of the beloved characters
in the Castle of Miracles. Sally Corp.’s partnership has
flourished over the years and in 2009, the company
offered to complete the new Pillow Tree. The concept,
created by Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment
Technology Center, features a tree that magically
makes special dream pillows for the Village’s
Wish children.
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ITEC’s Village Magic
ITEC, the thematic design company which specializes in the master
planning, creative design and development and unique entertainment
projects has been an important partner to Give Kids The World (GKTW)
for many years. From both the exterior and interior design of the beloved
Castle of Miracles to the creative design for Matthew’s Boundless
Playground, ITEC has donated the talent and time of its amazing staff
for many years. With their support, GKTW Village has become a fairy
tale world brought to life!
Bob’s Space Racers
Bob’s Space Racers has been a friend and partner to Give Kids The
World (GKTW) for many years. With the donation of many games to
the Amberville Train Station, Bob’s Space Racers helps the Village
provide midway magic to visiting Wish children. Ongoing support
for the mechanics of each game also helps ensure everything is in
tip-top shape! In addition, the company has been a proud sponsor of the
IAAPA Golf Tournament for many years.
Bob’s Space Racers President
Jack Mendes decides what games
to give Amberville!

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Participation in the World Passport for Kids Program is just one
way that theme parks and attractions help Give Kids The World
(GKTW). Unique and special events also raise money for the
children we serve. For the past two years, Six Flags, Inc. has
helped GKTW with the toss of a coin. As part of the “Fountains
for Foundations” program, Six Flags has raised thousands of
dollars by donating money from its parks’ fountains.
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company brought the thrill of a coaster
ride with the “Coasting for Kids” coaster marathon this summer. The
inaugural event, held at Cedar Point, raised more than $10,000 for
GKTW and plans are underway for similar events at its sister parks.
In addition to fundraising events, several parks help the Village’s giftgiving
program and Wish List by donating discontinued toys, t-shirts
and plush at the end of the season. The Village gives more than 100,000
gifts to Wish children and their siblings annually, and parks including
Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando, Six Flags
Great America and Kings Dominion have helped the program.
International Mascot
Adds “ Character ”
It all began with a very large cookie. Give Kids The World (GKTW) and
International Mascot joined together during GKTW’s 20th anniversary
to unveil and welcome Murphy the Gingerbread Man to the Village’s
cast of lovable characters. With the donation of Murphy, International
Mascot’s amazing partnership with GKTW began.
International Mascot has enhanced costume program at GKTW Village.
By donating characters, providing repairs and touching up costumes
when the need arises, International Mascot ensures that each day
Village Wish children receive hugs from each character! The donation
of additional costume accessories, including hats and attire, also
allows the GKTW Entertainment team to customize characters for any
holiday or celebration.
To date, International Mascot has helped the Village bring to life many
lovable new characters, including a pair of teddy bears, Patches and
Buttons; Kaley the penguin and most recently, Bakes the friendly dog.
Bakes has special meaning to the GKTW and the International Mascot
family. Named in memory of the company’s co-founder, Brian “Bakes”
Baker, the new dog brings smiles to all the children he meets at GKTW
Village. Brian’s childlike spirit can be felt with each shake of the paw
and “lick” from the tongue. All of us at GKTW thank International
Mascot for giving the Village “character”.
Parks Make Fundraising Fun
GKTW President
Pamela Landwirth and
the Coasting for Kids
participants

Disney Gives Kids The World
Walt Disney World inspires children and adults all over the world to dream, imagine, and wish upon a star. For
children with life-threatening illnesses the dream to meet the famous Disney characters, visit Cinderella’s
Castle and to become a princess or a pirate is the number one Wish. Since the day Give Kids The World
(GKTW) began, the entire Disney company has embraced our mission to fulfill the wishes of children with
life-threatening illnesses.
For many of our Wish families, taking a fantasy vacation to Walt Disney World is a dream that is far beyond
their reach. With the support of Walt Disney World, Give Kids The World has the ability to provide an amazing
experience at all four of the beloved Walt Disney World parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood
Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Each family member and the Wish Child receive three-day park hopper tickets, free of charge. The Wish
Child’s GKTW “Magic” button and a WDW Guest Assistance Pass provides “fast pass” service to the families,
allowing them to fully enjoy the attractions offered at each park and cost-free parking! In their traditional
style, Walt Disney World Cast Members provide excellent guest service to the families as well including an
invitation to the Wish Lounge, located at the Magic Kingdom. This special room is dedicated to Wish children
and their families, recognizing the special needs and attention of each family.
Back at Give Kids The World Village, Walt Disney World’s favorite characters visit
twice a week – providing personal photo opportunities. Each family receives a printed
portrait with the characters, presented in a specially designed Disney portfolio.
Walt Disney World has also found unique gifts to share with our families including
donations of favorite Disney DVD’s.
Beyond their contribution of donations, Walt Disney World promotes volunteerism
through their VoluntEARS program - a priceless gift of the heart. Walt Disney
World Cast Members are found serving meals, scooping ice cream, face painting,
greeting families at the airport, landscaping, painting, and even entertaining our
families through events and shows hosted at GKTW Village. There is no job too
small or too big for this crowd!
Without the incredible support of Walt Disney World, Give Kids
The World would not have the ability to fulfill the wishes of these
special children. Together, we will continue to inspire hope in
the children of Give Kids The World by encouraging children to
dream, imagine, and wish upon a star.
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GKTW President Pam Landwirth
during the tournament in 2005
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Committee Co-Chair Bill Alter & his wife
Jane, with Ed Carroll & his wife Nadine.
THANK YOU to the 2009 Committee:
Chairman, John Graff
Co-Chair, Bill Alter
Co-Chair, Ed Carroll, Jr.
Sascha Czibulka
Committee Co-chair
John Graff poses with
Mayor Clayton.
Colin Dawson
Geoff Rodgers
Gary Story
Tim Timco
For the past seven years, the dedicated volunteers
of the IAAPA Golf Committee have donated their
time and talents to host an annual outing for Give
Kids The World (GKTW). The tournament is a day
filled with fun and support for the Village. It would
not be possible if not for the tremendous efforts of
the Committee members themselves who recruit
players and sponsors each year to guarantee an
amazing donation for GKTW.
The committee was formed seven years ago by
Bill Alter, John Graff, Ed Carroll, Jr. and Diane
Williams. And even as the tournament has
grown, these four founding members remain the
tournament’s driving force today. Each year the
tournament has raised an average of $40,000 for
the Village, but it is the drive and commitment that
each member of the Committee gives to the event
that makes it a true success.
IAAPA Board Spouses Support GKTW
The generous hearts and spirits of the IAAPA Board member spouses are
shared with Give Kids The World (GKTW) each year. From coordinating
fundraisings events, to volunteering at the Village, each year during
the Expo, the Board Spouses can be counted on to help lend a hand at the booth,
sell Raffle tickets and support events. This year, the ladies have volunteered to
make “Letters of Love” – handmade cards that will be given to Wish families
during their stay at the Village.
The Board Spouses hosted a fundraising
fashion show during the Expo in 2003.
Golf Committee
Scores Hole in One
Year after Year
The show floor silent auction was
coordinated for several years
by the ladies.
Becky Bray helped begin the
5K Fun Run, now in its third year.

For the past fifteen years, IAAPA and its generous members have helped Give Kids The World create
the happiness that inspires hope. From donations of supplies, toys, games, equipment and consulting to
fundraisers and volunteer hours, Give Kids The World feels the magic of IAAPA’s member support at every
turn. We simply could not do all we do without them.
All of us at Give Kids The World offer our sincere gratitude to the IAAPA member companies mentioned in
this newsletter and below. Many have donated items from the Attractions Expo to support our Village
operation, while others have donated packages to our live and silent auction fundraisers, and others still have
seen our Village Wish List and said, “Here’s how we can help.” We are blessed by the amount of support
and outpouring of love we have received from the entire amusement industry. We invite everyone to visit us
during the Expo so we can thank you in person!
Action Lighting
Alcorn McBride
American Locker
Allied Specialty Insurance
Amazing Photos
American Coaster
Enthusiasts
American Locker
Amusement Industry
Consulting
Amusement Today
Anchor Industries
Autograph Foliages
Baker Leisure Group
BALPPA
Bankshot Sports
Organization
Bay Tek Games
Big Squirt!
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Bob Kramer’s Marionettes
Bob’s Space Racers
Bomar
BRC Imagination Arts, Inc.
California Attractions
and Parks Association
Carnegie Mellon University –
Entertainment
Technology Center
Carroll Consulting
Chance Morgan
Colorvision Internationl, Inc.
Creative Environs
Our Heartfelt THANKS!
Dave Kittridge
Deltronic Labs
Dolphin Quest
Dorothy Dawson Foods, Inc.
Dotto
DuPont Co.
Edward Technologies
Electrosonic
Fitraco, N.V.
Forrec Ltd.
Fun Express, Inc.
Gilderfluke
Gold Metal
Good Stuff/A Division
of Win Stuff
Hamilton Mfg. Corp.
Harris Miniature Golf
Hasbro, Inc.
Hayward Turnstiles, Inc.
Hellenic Entertainment Parks
Herschend Family
Entertainment
Intamin Ride and Trade
International Attraction
Services
Jack Rouse Associates
Jane Farrel Turf & Carpets
John Shawn Productions
Kern Studios
King Leisure Partners
Kodak
LA Selva LLC
Las Vegas Convention
and Visitors Authority
Laser Magic
Leisure & Recreation
Concepts
Leisure Craft
Leisure Labs LLC
Liseberg
Mack-Rides, Inc.
Mahoning Valley
Manufacturing
Marshall Air Systems
Masterfoods
MGC Developers
Nadel & Sons
Namco
NASCO
Nassal Company
National Amusement Park
Historical Assoc.
National Ticket Co.
Naughton Insurance
NEAAPA
New Jersey Amusement
Association
Newell Rubbermaid
Norton Auctioneers
of Michigan
Oceaneering Entertainment
Systems
OmniTicket Network
PAPA
PBS&J Landscape
Architects & Planners
Peavey Electronics
Pepsi
Philadelphia Toboggan
Coasters
Pizzazz Scenic
Playtime LLC
Play Meter Magazine
Premier Rides, Inc.
Reco Productions
Redemption Plus
Ride Entertainment Systems
Ripley Entertainment Inc.
Rockwell Automation
Safari Thatch
Sally Corporation
Sentosa Leisure Group
Shepard Exposition Services
Skee-Ball Inc
Sky Shades USA
Smarte Carte, Inc.
Sony Electronics, Inc.
Starparks Europe
Taprell Loomis
TEA
Technifex
The Tussauds Group
Thinkwell
Tornado International
Touch Tunes
UltraPlay
W.A. Alter, Inc.
Wabash
Wittek Golf Supply, Inc.
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