It’s time to begin our 2019 #GiveKidstheRides charity FUNdraising challenge!
If you’ve followed my blog or social media for any amount of time, you know that I love challenges. I’ve taken on many different theme park challenges over the last several years. I was intent to attempt Doing all 49 Rides Challenge in July, but that challenge cannot occur due to the unexpected Riverboat refurbishment extension. So when life throws you lemons, my friends and I decided to create thousands of glasses of lemonade for critically ill children and their families. We’ve created the Give Kids the Rides #GiveKidstheRides challenge that will involve attempting to complete the 48 available, operating rides across Walt Disney World. Here’s the details and how you can support our FUNdraising effort for Give Kids the World Village.
Donate to the KennythePirate Crew Fundraising goal on this official GKTW Village page.
Give Kids the World Village Information
Let’s begin by mentioning what Give Kids the World Village is and what type of amazing work they do on a daily basis.
Give Kids The World Village is an 84-acre, nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides weeklong, cost-free vacations to children with critical illnesses and their families.
The Village and its community partners provide children and their families accommodations in fully-furnished villas, transportation, tickets to theme parks, meals, daily entertainment and much more.
Each year 27,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with a critical illness. Half of all children eligible for a wish through a partnering wish-granting organization choose to visit Central Florida and its collection of theme parks and other attractions.
Our goal, quite simply, is to provide everything these deserving families need to make their trip the vacation of a lifetime. Since 1986, more than 160,000 children and families have had their dreams fulfilled in a whimsical Village unlike any other place on earth.
#GiveKidstheRides History
The challenge itself was to ride 49 rides, but the Riverboat extended its refurbishment, then a short refurbishment was announced to the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel. This meant that some attempts would be 47 rides and some would be 48 rides.
Because we couldn’t do the full challenge of riding every Walt Disney World ride in a single day, we set out to create a new alternative that would offer the ability to ride the rides that were not under refurbishment and raise funds for Give Kids the World at the same time.
In 2018, we successfully raised about $60,000 for Give Kids the World through our Give Kids the Rides charity effort. Participants were roaming all over Walt Disney World riding rides while helping raise funds for this worthy charity. Our goal is to raise $100,000 for 2019 and give even more kids hope!
Join the #GiveKidstheRides movement
#GiveKidstheRides challenge is now available year around so you can join our team and raise funds by riding as many rides as you can in a single day, but we will offer at least two special, fun-filled days of ride challenging! One will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 and the other will be on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
We ask that you register your attempt with EveryRideChallenge.com and tag @rideevery on Twitter and use the #GiveKidstheRides on Twitter. We chose Twitter because the timeline is easier to search than other social media networks. You can share on others as you see fit as well, but Twitter is required.
Reminder that you MUST post screenshots of every Fastpass used WITH your names on each and you MUST post photos of you ON the ride vehicle. You cannot take a photo passing by the location. #GiveKidstheRides @RideEvery on every tweet!
I invite you to join Team KennythePirate Crew and make a pledge or immediate donation to this amazing charity. All donations go DIRECTLY to Give Kids the World.
A generous benefactor has kickstarted our 2019 fund raising challenge by donating $10,000 to our Crew goal of $25,000! At only $2 per day, each person could donate $104 and we’d meet our goal within days. Perhaps, you could donate a portion of your tax refund, if Uncle Sam is giving you money back? Maybe create a special item and donate the proceeds on ETSY?
Give Kids the World is now the official charity for my line of businesses (KennythePirate.com and CharacterLocator.com) and we hope to bless them tremendously. You’ll also see some special volunteer events in coming months where we team up together to provide assistance.
Donate to the KennythePirate Crew Fundraising goal on this official GKTW Village page.
#GiveKidstheRides summer participants from 2018
List of those who participated in the #GiveKidstheRides challenge.
Signups are now handled fully through EveryRideChallenge.com!
The clock begins with the first ride tweet and concludes with your final ride tweet.
Rides | Hours | Team Name | Date |
48/48 | 16:47 | Stacy Galloway | 08/18/18 |
48/48 | 17:05 | Marty King | 08/03/18 |
48/48 | 17:15 | KennythePirate | 08/10/18 |
48/48 | 18:04 | DcWarriorsWDW | 08/01/18 |
48/48 | 18:09 | Kent Mullens | 08/01/18 |
48/48 | 18:16 | Robb Alexander | 08/01/18 |
48/48 | 18:16 | BoredCaitlin | 08/15/18 |
48/48 | 18:22 | MsTdWldRdCount | 08/08/18 |
48/48 | 18:28 | dolewhipper | 08/15/18 |
47/47 | 16:33 | YoungerBrotherWDW | 07/24/18 |
47/47 | 16:39 | ToddlerofTerror | 07/27/18 |
47/47 | 17:23 | Kristina Hawkins with Kent Mullens | 07/20/18 |
47/47 | 18:07 | The Brothers WDW | 07/20/18 |
47/48 | 18:05 | Brendan_Steven_ | 08/15/18 |
47/48 | 18:19 | 2louloubrandi | 08/15/18 |
46/48 | 14:58 | Mika2013 | 08/04/18 |
46/48 | 17:29 | Disney Space Cadets | 08/17/18 |
46/47 | 17:51 | KennythePirate with ToddlerofTerror | 07/25/18 |
45/48 | 17:47 | Msims42 | 08/17/18 |
45/47 | 18:07 | Epic_Disney | 07/25/18 |
44/48 | 15:21 | KennythePirate | 08/01/18 |
44/48 | 16:33 | PatterBart1 | 08/18/18 |
44/47 | 17:59 | Robb Alexander | 07/25/18 |
44/47 | 18:30 | JennyluvsDisney | 07/25/18 |
43/48 | 17:05 | BluesmanBrady and WestTNDisneyfan | 08/22/18 |
43/47 | 17:12 | I’ll be needing Stitch-es | 07/27/18 |
43/47 | 17:40 | Steven Amos | 07/25/18 |
42/48 | 16:11 | KatieMalo1 with mon076424 | 08/11/18 |
42/47 | 17:40 | 802DisFam | 07/25/18 |
42/47 | 18:13 | Stacy Galloway | 07/25/18 |
41/48 | 16:47 | SoarinOverWDW | 08/18/18 |
41/48 | 16:54 | Monorail Coral | 08/17/18 |
41/47 | 15:33 | Mousemomkris | 07/07/18 |
41/47 | 18:08 | Scott Kumka | 07/25/18 |
41/47 | 18:22 | BoredCaitlin | 07/25/18 |
40/48 | 17:01 | LopatAkitas | 08/18/18 |
40/47 | 15:59 | FamedNaturalist | 07/20/18 |
40/47 | 17:13 | David & Ashley | 07/25/18 |
39/48 | 14:08 | Vikki Tupay | 08/17/18 |
39/47 | 15:26 | Mika2013 | 07/09/18 |
39/48 | 16:50 | DisneyDUH | 08/22/18 |
38/48 | 15:49 | Scott Kumka | |
38/47 | 13:57 | MonorailCoral | 07/20/18 |
38/47 | 15:27 | Scott Kumka | 07/27/18 |
38/47 | 17:46 | SummersAtDisney | 07/13/18 |
38/47 | 17:50 | Mika2013 | 07/25/18 |
37/47 | 17:41 | DisneyinaDay | 07/25/18 |
37/47 | 17:57 | LopatAkitas | 07/25/18 |
37/47 | 18:04 | MSims42 | 07/18/18 |
36/47 | 17:50 | SoarinOverWDW | 07/25/18 |
35/48 | 16:49 | TayloratDisney | 08/05/18 |
35/47 | 16:35 | ourfeethurt | 07/20/18 |
34/48 | 16:03 | Kayla Hines | 08/18/18 |
34/47 | 17:22 | missyb_1 | 07/25/18 |
33/48 | 13:03 | doitforjqc | 08/15/18 |
33/48 | 14:46 | Stephen Howell | 08/18/18 |
32/48 | 14:16 | Pixie Chicks | 08/04/18 |
32/48 | 15:15 | ToddlerOfTerror with Amelia | 08/18/18 |
31/47 | 14:34 | WB | 07/20/18 |
30/47 | 13:29 | Seminoleselite | 07/20/18 |
30/47 | 15:02 | Vikki Tupay | 07/25/18 |
28/48 | 12:39 | Msims42 | 08/22/18 |
28/48 | 15:44 | LilBloomOfMine | 08/15/18 |
26/48 | 14:43 | daly95 | 08/12/18 |
23/48 | 10:20 | LilBloomOfMine | 08/01/18 |
23/48 | 10:28 | Mayra44099032 | 08/15/18 |
23/47 | 09:44 | DarylsDisneyDay | 07/24/18 |
22/47 | 15:02 | theTweedles | 07/25/18 |
13/47 | DarylsDisneyDay | 07/25/18 |
Disability Access System Usage
Team Name | Date | Rides | Hours | |
1 | chris_shick29 *Disability Access System |
08/08/18 | 48/48* | 17:20 |
Yes teams can is this a confirmation of your next attempt?
Yes please, DisneyDUH 8/31, Thanks!
Can’t wait to second attempt tomorrow! Am I able to be added for the 16th?
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Hi there!! We would love to participate
@Mayra44099032 on twitter on 8/15
Added. Have fun
Please added me to the challenge
Twitter – smhowell23
Date – 8/18/18
Please add me to the challange for Aug 12. @daly95 on Twitter
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Micah and I are running again on 08/17!
Handle: DsnySpaceCadets
Team: Disney Space Cadets
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Sorry if this gets added twice but I don’t see my comment anymore. Please add:
@kayla_hines417
8-18-18
Please add @kayla_hines417 for 8-18-18! Thanks!
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I finally caved and bought 2 tickets to Orlando. I’m bringing one of my daughters along for the fun. We will be competing under the login @2louloubrandi on 8/15.
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Please add ToddlerOfTerror and Amelia for 8/18
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DisneyDUH 8/22/2018
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So excited to attempt this challenge for an awesome cause! Please add Team Sibling Fun (Shelby & Angelo) for August 2nd.
@LilBloomOfMine
This is AMAZING! We’re super excited to participate, my Twitter is @tayloratdisney and we’re going to attempt this 8/5!
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Mika2013 attempting again on August 4th!
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@dolewhipper on 8/15
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BoredCaitlin 8/15
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Going to try again! please put me down for 8/17 and 8/22
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@chris_shick29
August 8
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Hopefully not too late. We’re doing it tomorrow!! @wdw49t
Just wanted to say I think it’s great you guys are doing this. Didn’t know about parkeology until just recently and with every running I see get the itch more and more to do it. Awesome that something as fun as the parks and as challenging as the wdw49 can also be fused with raising money for kids.
Hopefully this becomes a yearly thing and I can start planning to take part next summer when hours spike back up.
Please add me to 7/25 missyb_1
Thanks
Missy
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Please add me, @MSims42 on 7/18!
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@Seminoleselite
July 20
What a great charity!!!
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@soccerra
July 25th and August 1st
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WDW crane 7/20 and NOT on 7/25
Thanks for the official registration.
Vikkimouse321 7/25
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David & Ashley 7/25
@dmb1016
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team: I’ll be needing Stitch-es
twitter: @anthonyg82
July 27th
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Please add us!
@ourfeethurt
July 20
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@KatieMalo1
The Skywalkers
August 11
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Can you add my team mates twitter handle? @mon076424
Sorry again, but could you change our team name just to our twitter handles please? Last time I promise!
Done
Team name okiedokiewdw48
Twitter @JamieShack15
August 1st.
Thank you!!!! We were super bummed about the closure, but you gave us some pixie dust!
Added! Glad I could be part of the team who are helping to put this together.
SummersAtDisney – 7/13
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wpbj88
July 20
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Mousemomkris
7/7/18
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Pixie chicks
@Cami1274
August 4th
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@scottkumka
July 25
This is great! Love to read about your challenges and this is such a terrific charity! Glad to support them & you :)
Thanks for your support!
theTweedles
@iwannabeminnie
July 25
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Stacy Galloway
Ycatsdisneydogs
July 25
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YoungerBrotherWDW 7/24 and 7/25
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Jennyluvsdisney 7/25/18
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