Coasting for Kids 2012 - Be part of Team TPR!

[robbalveySite Admin]

Ok Coasting For Kids riders!

Now that we have quite a few of you, let's get to know some of you a bit better!

Please introduce yourself, post some things about yourself, post a picture (or a few pictures), and anything else you'd like everyone to know.

Looking forward to getting to know some of you a bit better!

--Robb

[Chris Benvenuto2012+Mayan=BS!]

June isn't really that far off and I can already feel the excitement. All of this goes towards an amazing cause and charity - something I've always wanted to do. I also get to do it while having fun with some friends and get to spend a day out at Cedar Point. Otherwise this would've been a usual lazy Sunday for myself - better to use it having fun and raising money then to spend at home napping and doing nothing.

EDIT to go with Robb's above post:

I'm Christian or Chris for short.

I've known about Give Kids the World for awhile now - but have never been really able to pitch in. Taking advantage of this chance will allow me to help others while having fun myself. I plan to raise about 75 dollars - but more would be great for the charity. It happens to take place one of my favorite rides at Cedar Point - which happens to be Magnum. Sure - there's better rides then Magnum - but you have to pick your battles and settle for what's there for you. I look forward to meeting everyone at the park in June - this should be a truly awesome event which will really rally us all together for a common cause. It's going to be absolutely wonderful - just can't wait for June!

[RaptorBoyASUI love donkeys more than me.]

I signed up! https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/kylemillerca/CedarPoint

I used a picture of me from a TPR trip though instead of the avatar. I can get far more donations from work if my picture is on there and they know who it is. Let me know if you want me to change it to the Team TPR logo. I did join the Team TPR team!

-Kyle

Edit: Fixed the link to the new page!

[Brandy524I make cake]

I'm not close enough to a Cedar Fair park to participate myself, but after payday next week I will definitely be making donations to some of the participants. Really wish I could afford to donate to everyone on Team TPR!

[timberskaraWhat would donkeys be like on the moon?]

Wow. I am sitting here in awe of the tremendous support Robb, Elissa and all of TPR has shown for Give Kids The World. As a coaster enthusiast and TPR member, I'm proud to see so many of you using our shared passion for roller coasters to rally around this cause. As a GKTW Staff Member, I'm thinking of all of the children's lives you are affecting by raising funds and spreading awareness for our mission.

Like Elissa said, let's keep this going through June! A few pointers that seem to help greatly when you're talking to people about making a donation:

Top Ranking From Charity Navigator-- Give Kids The World has been awarded a 4-star rating for sound fiscal management for six consecutive years by Charity Navigator, America's largest independent evaluator of charities.

Highest Rated Charity in America-- GKTW has been recognized as the highest rated charity in America by personal finance website MainStreet and also reported by MSN Money.

Also, many people often wonder the relationship between GKTW and wish-granting organizations (WGOs) like Make-A-Wish. GKTW partners with more than 250 WGOs around the world to help fulfill wishes. The WGOs will verify eligibility and interview the child. If the child's one true wish is to come to Central Florida, then GKTW is contacted. The WGO will cover the family's transportation to Florida and spending money and GKTW is the resort where the families stay. GKTW provides accommodations, meals, entertainment, donated attraction tickets and more. Not surprisingly, when given the opportunity to have a wish granted, more than 50% of children have a Central Florida wish. GKTW serves more than 7,000 families each year.

If any of you are in the area and are interested in seeing the Village, I would be thrilled to show you around. Just contact me in advance so that we can schedule a tour, as our facility is not open to the public.

Again, my sincere thanks for all of the support. I'm here to answer all of your questions about Coasting For Kids, GKTW and my top ten steel and wooden coasters. Ok, that last one is a whole other discussion !

[robbalveySite Admin]

Ok, let's do something that will help out several of our riders. First person to show me that have donated at least $5 to 5 different riders will get a T-Shirt and a TPR DVD of their choice! Donate more than $5 each or $5 to more than 5 riders, I'll throw in bonus stuff!

Donate now and post the links!

GO!!!!

[RaptorBoyASUI love donkeys more than me.]

Gah, and I realized I'm supposed to be in Ohio that weekend for a grad party. Attempting to change my registration from King's Dominion to Cedar Point.

[CameronDon't make me kick you in the donkey!]

I will be riding at Michigan's Adventure: www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/cameronsilver/MichigansAdventure

This will be one of the few times this summer that I won't be chained to my desk at work - so, donate!

Seriously though, Michigan's Adventure is a great little park and Cedar Fair deserves lots of props for putting all of this together. It's for a fantastic cause, and we all get to have bucket-loads of fun!

In fact a recent report was put together stating that 9 out of 10 people who don't donate will be squashed by elephants. True story..

Cameron.

[thenewzoltI Love Donkeys!]

I know I don't post much but this is for a great cause! Here is my page!

http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/deangoodbread/CedarPoint

[nursemelis374Donkeys are my way of life!]

This is such a great organization and I am so happy to see TPR participating. I am unable to do the actual event but I am donating!

Looking forward to seeing all the PTRs from the day!