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New Share Your Light Campaign Kicks Off with Announcement of PATH Water
Partnership, Docu-Series, and ‘Lantern-Themed’ Fundraising Initiative
Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) has reached a significant milestone, celebrating the fulfillment of wishes for 200,000 children facing critical illnesses in its nearly four decades of operation. The Central Florida-based nonprofit has been dedicated to providing cost-free vacations to these children and their families, enabling them to experience the region’s renowned attractions and find joy and hope.
To commemorate this achievement and its approaching 40th anniversary, Give Kids The World has announced “Share Your Light: Celebrating 200,000 Wishes Fulfilled,” an awareness and fundraising campaign. This initiative will culminate in a water lantern event on Saturday, June 21st.
The campaign aims to highlight the powerful stories of wish families and the profound impact of support on children with critical illnesses. It also serves as an invitation for individuals and partners to contribute to the organization’s ongoing mission of bringing happiness and hope to these children and their families.
“At its core, Share Your Light transcends our mission and connects to a larger, global sentiment,” said Danielle Deabler, Chief Advancement Officer for Give Kids The World. “We aim to share the untold stories of these families’ courageous journeys, while inspiring individuals and corporate partners to embody empathy and bring light and love into these families’ lives, as well as the world at large.”
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Share Your Light Fundraising Initiative
As part of the Share Your Light campaign, Give Kids The World is offering several unique fundraising opportunities to help ensure the organization is ready to welcome the next 200,000 families. To donate, supporters can visit www.gktw.org/shareyourlight.
Donors will receive exclusive benefits across three giving tiers:
• $20: Access to a “do-it-yourself” water lantern kit to participate in from home.
• $200: An oversized water lantern art sticker will be placed on our Wall of Hope, an inspirational landmark that sits at the heart of the Village.
• $2,000: A water lantern will be released in the donor’s honor during the Share Your Light water lantern event on Saturday, June 21st.
After The Wish Docu-Series
Our Share Your Light campaign will also include a mini-docu series, which will uncover the many stories of families the Village serves, donors, and volunteers. View the first episode, After The Wish: Charlie’s Wish, at www.gktw.org/afterthewish.
PATH® Water Partnership
Give Kids The World is announcing a partnership with PATH, creators of the first refillable and 100% recyclable bottled water. PATH is donating two of their reusable water bottles for each incoming family, an in-kind donation that will total more than 30,000 bottles a year. This new endeavor will also include a
GKTW-themed reusable water bottle that raises awareness around sustainable hydration and empowers consumers to make a difference with every sip.
“Partnering with innovative, socially responsible companies like PATH is a dream come true,” added Danielle Deabler. “We are deeply grateful for PATH’s partnership in our mission to support families and children who face unimaginable challenges, as well as the tens of thousands more who will be diagnosed with critical illnesses in the future.”
The custom, Share Your Light-themed PATH water bottle will launch this summer. More details will be shared as the launch date approaches.
“We’re incredibly proud to partner with Give Kids The World to make a meaningful impact,” said Ali Orabi, CMO of PATH. “This collaboration is about more than just offering magical experiences – it’s about creating lasting change by supporting children and families facing critical illnesses while advancing sustainability. Together, we are showing how purpose-driven businesses can make a difference in both communities and the planet, paving the way for a future where inclusivity and sustainability thrive together.”
Give Kids The World believes that Share Your Light will help symbolize their mission and amplify a message of light and hope that can illuminate every corner of the world. To learn more, visit www.gktw.org/shareyourlight.
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