EVENTS THAT MAKE
A DIFFERENCE
Getting involved is as easy as attending a fundraising event, participating in one of our partner's events or promotions, or creating your own online fundraising campaign.
SIGNATURE EVENTS
Our signature events offer you a way to get involved with our mission to provide weeklong, cost-free vacations to children with critical illnesses and their families.
GINGERBREAD RUN
We are thrilled to announce that the Gingerbread Run is returning this fall and will take place at night - under the holiday lights! On Saturday, November 23, at 8 PM, you'll have the chance to run, roll or stroll a 5K or family fun run through our whimsical storybook Village illuminated by thousands of holiday lights! Or create your own unique challenge and participate virtually, from anywhere in the world!
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HOLIDAY SOIREE
Put on your finest threads and your coolest kicks, and join us at the Village on Saturday, November 9, for an enchanting night of fun, fundraising, and good old-fashioned holiday cheer at our 2024 Holiday Soiree!
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HOLIDAY EVENTS
The holidays are almost here and we would love for you to experience our enchanting Village - all decked out for the holidays! From holiday parties and tours to Ice Cream for Breakfast with Santa and a Holiday Soiree, there is something for everyone here at the Village this holidays season.
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OVER THE EDGE
Over The Edge is back with an exhilarating, immersive experience that puts YOU at the center of your own superhero story! Join us at our brand-new venue - the Caribe Royale Resort - for an unforgettable event that combines the thrill of rappelling with an interactive, comic book-style adventure, all while making a real-world impact on children with critical illnesses!.
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TEAM runGKTW
Raise your heartrate and raise some funds for children with critical illnesses as you run through iconic Walt Disney World parks. You might even meet some real characters along the way! Run GKTW gives you access to the best runDisney races! Join the team and help some very brave kids.
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COASTING FOR KIDS
Join us for a day of fun that makes a difference. By becoming part of Coasting for Kids, you'll create laughter and joy for children with critical illnesses and their families. It's a day of exclusive ride times, behind-the-scenes tours, fun and fundraising that no coaster enthusiast will want to miss. Find your park and get started today!
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PLAYING FORE WISHES
Play a round to help wish kids play around – away from hospital stays and medical treatments! Join us for a day of great golf, delicious food and good friends at Give Kids The World’s Playing Fore Wishes Golf Classic at Celebration Golf Club.
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Holiday Village Tours
Experience our enchanting Village - all decked out for the holidays! VIP tours are hosted by those who know Give Kids The World the best! Kick off the night with a festive dessert party followed by an exclusive, intimate glimpse of the magic at the Village.
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Ice Cream For Breakfast w/Santa
Skip the mall - the big guy is at the Village!
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O-Town MacDown
A creative mac-n-cheese cooking competition determining the tastiest mac-n-cheese in Orlando!
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