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The story of Give Kids The World begins with a little girl with a wish and the desire of one man to make that wish come true. The little girl's name was Amy. Amy had leukemia and one wish - to visit the theme parks in Orlando. To facilitate Amy's wish, the request of a complimentary stay was made to a respected hotelier. As he had done many times before, the hotelier gladly obliged and Amy's wish was that much closer to being realized. Sadly, the remainder of Amy's travel plans took too long to arrange and her wish was never granted; Amy had passed away. Time simply ran out. This unfulfilled wish inspired a man, the hotelier, to make a vow that no child in need would ever be failed again. That man was Henri Landwirth and his desire to ensure that Amy's story would never repeat itself is where the story of Give Kids The World begins. |
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Landwirth enlisted the support of colleagues in the hospitality industry, including our world-famous theme parks, to assist him in bringing these special families to Central Florida within 24 hours if need be. He called the project “Give Kids The World,” because that is just what he intended to do - provide memorable, magical, cost-free experiences to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. As the program expanded and the number of families continued to grow, it was apparent that Give Kids The World would need to create a place that could better serve the special needs of our families. The gates of Give Kids The World Village opened in 1989. Today the Village is a 70-acre resort complete with over 140 Villa accommodations, entertainment attractions, whimsical venues, and fun specifically designed for children with special needs. 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. |
For over 15 years, the Mother and Child logo captured the loving, compassionate and nurturing aspects of Give Kids The World. The original logo not only portrays the corporate identity of Give Kids The World, but it also represents the rich heritage and caring spirit that dwells throughout the entire Village. |
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In 2002, a second logo was uniquely created to represent the whimsical feeling Give Kids The World gives to our special Wish Families, kind Volunteers, and generous friends, in addition to complimenting the warm feeling that the Mother and Child logo has instilled since 1986. The colorful Village logo renders the playful side of Give Kids The World, and combined with the Mother and Child logo, symbolizes the happiness that inspires hope for all who enter. |
