Registration Open for Three Charity Events to Benefit Give Kids The World Village During IAAPA Attractions Expo 2016
By amusementtoday | September 28, 2016
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Three fundraisers to benefit Give Kids The World (GKTW) Village will be held during IAAPA Attractions Expo 2016 the week of Nov. 14 in Orlando, Florida: the IAAPA International Charity Golf Tournament, IAAPA Motorcycle Ride, and IAAPA Charity 5K Run and 1K Walk, Footprints from the Heart. Companies exhibiting during the trade show can also donate items to the Village at the conclusion of the week. Funds and donations collected will benefit GKTW, a 70-acre, nonprofit resort based in Central Florida that creates magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) and its members have raised more than $1 million for GKTW over its 20-year partnership.
IAAPA International Charity Golf Tournament
The 18-hole scramble starts at 8 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, at Hawk’s Landing Golf Club in Orlando. Playing slots are limited to 144 and available on a first-come, first-served basis. (Members are encouraged to register early as the event is expected to sell out weeks in advance.) The $200 registration fee includes practice facility time, bag service, lunch, and more. The registration deadline for individuals, pairs, threesomes, or foursomes is Nov. 4
IAAPA Motorcycle Ride
The motorcycle ride begins at 8 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. The $100 registration fee includes basic registration and lunch. Details regarding the specific route are forthcoming. The fee does not include motorcycle rental, which is available through Orlando Harley-Davidson at +1 407/238-8660. All registrations must be completed by Nov. 4.
Charity 5K Run and 1K Walk, Footprints from the Heart
The IAAPA 5K Fun Run and 1K Walk, Footprints from the Heart takes place Thursday, Nov. 17, at GKTW Village. Once runners and walkers register they can create a personal fundraising page online to share with family and friends to raise additional donations. Fundraising prizes are awarded to the top individual fundraiser and top team fundraiser. Teams of five or more register at a minimum donation of $30 per person; individuals can register for a minimum donation of $35 per person. People do not actually have to run or walk to participate. IAAPA’s virtual runner program (formerly known as cheerleaders) allows anyone to donate (minimum donation is $35) and create a personal fundraising page. Advance registration is open online until Nov. 16 and on-site at the Expo at the GKTW Booth #3431 up until 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16. Runners can also register in person the morning of the event, Thursday, Nov. 17.
Exhibitor Donations
Exhibiting companies can donate leftover booth items, such as plush toys, games, t-shirts, etc., to the Village. Additional information will be distributed to each booth during the week and will be available at the Exhibitor Services Desk behind IAAPA Central, Booth #3831, Thursday, Nov. 17, or Friday, Nov. 18.
Event registration information and details are available at www.IAAPA.org/GKTWatExpo.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Visit www.IAAPA.org/GKTWatExpo or e-mail GKTWCharityEvents@IAAPA.org for additional information.
