SeaWorld donated 11,000 “Franklin and Friends” books to Orange County elementary students for “Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida” with a special visit today to Fern Creek Elementary School. SeaWorld Orlando donated 400 books to children at Fern Creek Elementary. Approximately 120 young children gathered in the auditorium for a special “announcement,”...
Day 29 of #30DaysOfCaring has Gianna's Heart of Hope Foundation in the spotlight. This non-profit charity helps families battling childhood cancer. This foundation was created by Jennifer and Michael LaBarbera in loving memory of their beautiful daughter Gianna Nicole. I recently learned about this group from a photo that warmed my heart....
Day 28 of #30DaysOfCaring is all about KaBOOM! KaBOOM! is the national non-profit dedicated to bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all kids, particularly those growing up in poverty in America. They create great places to play, inspire communities to promote and support play, and work to drive...
Books For Africa is in the spotlight on Day 26 of #30DaysOfCaring. It's a simple name for an organization with a simple mission. They collect, sort, ship, and distribute books to students of all ages in Africa. Their goal is to end the book famine in Africa. Books For Africa believes that...
Day 25 of #30DaysOfCaring is all about donating the gift of life by signing up to be an organ donor via OrganDonor.gov. Organ and tissue donation and transplantation provide a second chance at life for thousands of people each year. Each day, about 79 people receive organ transplants. However, 18 people...
Day 24 of #30DaysOfCaring is all about Speak Out Against Bullying, Inc., a Non-Profit, 501 (3) in Los Angeles County. Through public awareness and education, Speak Out Against Bullying, Inc. provides tools and resources to the community in hopes of inspiring a call to action against bullying. As a result, thousands...
For day 23 of #30DaysOfCaring, I am showcasing Merlin's Magic Wand a non-profit organization created by Merlin Entertainments Group to enable its attractions such as LEGOLAND® Florida Resort to provide tickets and travel grants for seriously ill, disabled and disadvantaged children worldwide. Merlin’s Magic Wand donates tickets to the more than...
Healing4Heroes is in the spotlight on Day 22 of #30DaysOfCaring. Healing4Heroes is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting our military service members and veterans lead healthy, productive lives. Their objective is to connect wounded service members, as well as those with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury, with certified service dogs. Healing4Heroes...