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Cedar Fair's Coasting For Kids charity event raised

nearly $114,000 for Give Kids The World

Update : 19:11 Published by François Mayné the 20 June 2012, Corporate.

Roller coaster fans proved they have big hearts last Sunday June 10 at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company’s “Coasting For Kids” event, which raised nearly $114,000 (about €89,450) for Give Kids The World Village (GKTW). That’s twice as much as the event collected in its first three years, bringing the four-year total to more than $200,000 (~€158,500).

At 11 Cedar Fair parks across North America, participants raised at least $75 for the privilege of riding roller coasters a dizzying number of times throughout the day, spurring camaraderie and friendly competition. Many contributed far more than the minimum donation for GKTW, a Central Florida non-profit “storybook” resort that provides cost-free vacations for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.

“Through the overwhelming generosity of Cedar Fair and that of the more than 350 coaster enthusiasts who participated, children with life-threatening illnesses, along with their families, will be able to experience our Village, where happiness inspires hope,” Give Kids The World President Pamela Landwirth said.

At Cedar Fair’s flagship park, Cedar Point, more than 75 participants took marathon rides on the Magnum XL-200 and Gemini. Some logged more than 100 rides in a single day, stopping only for water and a quick bite to eat. Kyle Miller of Hanover, Md., took the top fundraising spot among Cedar Point’s participants, raising more than $3,500. Self-proclaimed “roller coaster freak” and Greater Ohio Coaster Club membership director Jason Hammond climbed to second place with nearly $3,000 in donations, and Jeffrey Brashares of Delaware, Ohio, secured the third-place slot with nearly $2,200.

Participants at Cedar Point raised more than $26

Some riders at Kings Island rode the Racer more than 100 times in 9 hours

“This year’s riders showed an unparalleled level of dedication and enthusiasm,” Cedar Point spokeswoman Annie Zelm said. “Many have been personally impacted by these special children and their families, and they know that the physical stamina it takes to make it through a day of continuous coasting isn’t much compared to what a sick child endures. We hope to bring at least twice as many riders on board next year and in the years to come as Coasting For Kids gains momentum.”

Other participating parks included Kings Island (Ohio); Canada’s Wonderland (Ontario, Canada); Dorney Park (Pennsylvania); Valleyfair (Minnesota); Michigan’s Adventure (Michigan); Kings Dominion (Virginia); Carowinds (Noth Carolina.); Worlds of Fun (Missouri); Knott’s Berry Farm (California); and California’s Great America (California).

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