Life is full of defining moments…a point at which the essential nature of a person’s character is revealed, and their destiny cemented. For Give Kids The World volunteer and fundraiser Tom Wilson, that moment was meeting Leah Mullen. A native of northern England, Tom had moved to the Baltimore area to work at a large (click for more)
Twinkle Hope’s Rockin’ Spa is a highlight for many wish families visiting Give Kids The World Village. Whether you are looking for a new hair color, a fresh manicure or a Village-themed airbrush tattoo the spa is the place to go! Wish mom Stephanie shared that the spa is “totally rockin!!! The day we left we made sure to make time to have their hair and tattoos redone for the plane ride home. My daughter wouldn’t let me wash her hair before she could show her friends at school. Some amazing people working in there too!!” (click for more)
Happy Give Kids The World Founder’s Day! Today, in addition to celebrating 33 years of fulfilling wishes, we are remembering the man who inspired us all. Henri Landwirth, the visionary founder of Give Kids The World, had the ability to inspire others to support this whimsical Village. He once said, “Maybe if your energy, your (click for more)
If you’ve ever hopped on board Brayden’s Express at Give Kids The World Village, chances are you’ve met volunteer Richard Streby. He could often be found driving the little orange train, taking wish families all over the Village. He’s been a volunteer for over seven years, filling a number of different shifts but spending most (click for more)
Editor’s note: Today’s guest blog is written by Village volunteer Wendy Clarke. She describes the impact volunteering has had on her life and shares other ways she gets involved. A simple Google search brought me to Give Kids The World Village. Little did I know that typing “volunteering with children” would bring me to a (click for more)
