Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) is a 70-acre, non-profit resort in Central Florida that creates magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. GKTW provides accommodations at its whimsical resort, donated attractions tickets, meals and more for a week-long, cost-free fantasy vacation. With the help of many generous individuals, corporations and partnering wish-granting organizations, Give Kids The World has welcomed more than 122,000 families from all 50 states and over 74 countries. Give Kids The World Village is for children between the ages of 3 and 18, who have been diagnosed by a licensed doctor with a life-threatening illness. Children are sponsored in their local communities by one of over 250 wish-granting organizations and children's hospitals that partner with Give Kids The World to grant these children their special wish vacation to Central Florida. If the child expresses the wish to visit Central Florida, then Give Kids The World Village is contacted and arranges a joyful, week-long vacation, at no cost to the family. Arrangements can even be made within 24 hours if that is what circumstances dictate. What a gift that GKTW gives to families: the ability to enjoy each others' limited days together in a joyful, and completely cost-free environment.
GKTW has been in my heart ever since our family met another family on the monorail who shared with us that they had a child with a life-threatening illness and that they were guests at the GKTW Village. They told us what a wonderful place it was, how everything was provided and how wonderful it was to spend time together as a family at Disney World. My Dad has been fortunate enough to donate hands-on volunteer time at the GKTW Village. It is Practically Perfect Travel's pleasure to be able to make a donation to this wonderful agency. Please keep them in mind in the future. If you feel led to donate, they accept monetary donations as well as items from a wish list.
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