THE BALLOON MAN

Roller Coaster Enthusiasts Ride For a Cause 
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company Hosts Fourth Annual Coasting For Kids Marathon Fundraiser to Benefit Give Kids The World


 

KISSIMMEE, FLA. (PRWEB)
May 31, 2012 
Roller coaster enthusiasts will have a chance to ride coasters for charity again this year at the Fourth Annual Coasting For Kids event held Sunday, June 10 at 11 Cedar Fair Entertainment Company amusement parks across North America. This marathon roller coaster event will help raise funds for Give Kids The World Village (GKTW), a Central Florida non-profit “storybook” resort that provides cost-free, weeklong vacations to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. 
More than 350 amusement park roller coaster fans have signed up to participate in the event, which offers complimentary admission to any Cedar Fair theme park in exchange for a $25 registration fee and a minimum fundraising donation of $75. Participants will also receive a limited edition 2012 Coasting For Kids t-shirt and VIP access to each park’s signature thrill ride. Featured rides include the legendary Magnum XL-200 and Gemini roller coasters at Cedar Point, Jaguar at Knott’s Berry Farm, Steel Force at Dorney Park, Intimidator 305 at Kings Dominion and many more. Each park will also offer additional event perks unique to their location. Both the registration fee and the raised donations from the riders will help GKTW continue its 26-year mission of providing magical memories to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Riders are encouraged to reach out to their families, friends and communities to support them in this fundraising effort for GKTW.
“Families, particularly children, are the driving force behind all of Cedar Fair’s parks,” said Annie Zelm, spokeswoman for Cedar Point, Cedar Fair’s flagship park. “Our rides and attractions give them a rare opportunity to escape the stresses of everyday life, and our partnership with Give Kids The World Village helps make that possible for families who need a day of fun more than ever. We are proud of our parks’ combined efforts to raise funds so these deserving families can look forward to a vacation they’ll treasure for years.”