Coasting For Kids 2010

Cedar Fair issued the following press release today about their Coasting For Kids event to benefit Give Kids the World Village... a great event for a great cause!

The thrill of a roller coaster ride will have a whole lot more meaning on Thursday, July 29 when Cedar Fair Entertainment Company's eleven amusement parks host "Coasting For Kids 2010" to raise money for Give Kids The World Village, the nonprofit organization that provides week long vacations to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.

The fun-filled event is a company-wide effort. Park fans and coaster enthusiasts alike will enjoy a day filled with riding the coolest roller coasters at their favorite park over and over again. Featured rides include Gemini at Cedar Point, Shivering Timbers at Michigan's Adventure, Jaguar at Knott's Berry Farm and the Racer at Kings Island, with rides at the other seven parks to be announced soon. All participants are encouraged to raise at least $50 for Give Kids The World to take part – with prizes going to the top three fundraisers at each park.

All participants will receive complimentary admission to the park of their choice, a "Coasting For Kids" t-shirt and unlimited rides on the event's featured attraction. Each participating park will also offer additional event perks unique to their location.

"Cedar Fair has been proud to partner with Give Kids The World for many years," said Lee Ann Alexakos, Vice President Marketing and Advertising, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company. "'Coasting For Kids' is the perfect way for our guests to enjoy our parks -- and help children with life-threatening illnesses."

"We are so excited to work with Cedar Fair," echoed Give Kids The World President, Pamela Landwirth. "We had such fun at the inaugural event at Cedar Point last year, and are looking forward to this nationwide coaster marathon at all eleven locations this year. This tremendous support for Give Kids The World will help us continue to make dreams come true for children who need it most."

"Coasting For Kids" will take place at Cedar Point, OH; Kings Island, OH; Canada's Wonderland, Ontario, Canada; Dorney Park, PA; Valleyfair, MN; Michigan's Adventure, MI; Kings Dominion, VA; Carowinds, NC; Worlds of Fun, MO; Knott's Berry Farm CA; and California's Great America, CA. Anyone who is interested in participating can head here, click "register for an event" and pick the park they wish to attend and take part at. All participants must raise at least $50 by Wednesday, July 28 to take part in the event on July 29. Space at each park is limited. To learn more, interested participants can call Give Kids The World at 407.396.1114 ext. 4504 or email dream@gktw.com or log on to Give Kids The World.