Kennywood Entertainment today announced that over 15,000 charitable tickets have been distributed for 2005. The 14-year-old ticket program now has an official name: Kennywood Entertainment Cares: Children's Charities Tickets! These are tickets designated for charities that support children with various physical or economic challenges, e.g., the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
"We've always been very grateful for the complimentary tickets provided by Kennywood and, when you think about it, it's been a perfect partnership between the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Kennywood," said Judith Stone, President and CEO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. "We're both in the business of making magic."
"For years, we've enjoyed supporting our communities in a variety of ways. This ticket program is one of the most rewarding," said Andy Quinn, Director of Community Relations for Kennywood Entertainment. "I've personally been privileged to see thousands of children visit one of our parks who, without this particular program, may not have this wonderful childhood experience."
Since 1992, the three Kennywood Entertainment parks in Western Pennsylvania, Kennywood, Idlewild & SoakZone, and Sandcastle, have donated nearly 200,000 days of fun to youngsters. The Children's Charities Tickets fall into two categories: one benefits individual children, and the other is used for fundraising by non-profit organizations. A rotating committee of full-time Team Members (employees) from each park administers their park's program.
Non-profit organizations wishing to apply for tickets for the 2006 season may visit www.idlewild.com , www.sandcastlewaterpark.com , or www.kennywood.com between Labor Day (September 5, 2005) and Thanksgiving (November 24, 2005) to complete an online application. Kennywood Entertainment Cares: Children's Charities Tickets will be awarded by February 1, 2006.
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