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Give Kids the World: Some Final Words

April 2, 2016April 2, 2016Give Kids the World

As I find myself in the airport reflecting on the week, I would first like to thank the parents for allowing us to take this wonderful group. They worked hard, knew how to interact with kids and adults, and they had lots of fun. It was nice not to have to be a chaperone...

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At Last! Our Day in Disney’s Magic Kingdom!

April 2, 2016April 2, 2016Give Kids the World

We awakened later than usual due to our special day. It has finally arrived! The day we go to Disney World has come. We got breakfast around 9:30, excited for what’s in store for the day. We bump our music on the way to Disney, filled with excitement. Once we entered the Magic Kingdom,...

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Christmas in the Village

April 1, 2016April 1, 2016Give Kids the World

Today we got up bright and early to eat breakfast at the hotel! We hopped in the minivan and were on our way by 7. Most of our crew started out their morning at Nancy’s kitchen working a variety of jobs from server to busser. Kristin and Georgia were photo assistants for the Disney...

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A Magical Day in a Magical Place

March 31, 2016March 31, 2016Give Kids the World

After a quick breakfast at 6:30, we headed over to the Give Kids the World Village to work in the arcade and help serve breakfast. It was Lina’s birthday (a 12 year old wish kid), so we sang to her, gave her cake, and painted her nails. Before we knew it, breakfast was over, so...

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From Castle to Kitchen

March 30, 2016March 30, 2016Give Kids the World

3/29/16: After a good night’s sleep we had another early start today and ate breakfast at 6:30 AM. At about 7:00 AM we left the hotel and headed over to Give Kids the World. We all had new jobs like helping children to get their stars placed on the walls of the Castle and...

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Give Kids the World

March 29, 2016March 29, 2016Give Kids the World

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Rough Start, Strong Finish

March 29, 2016March 29, 2016Give Kids the World

3/28/16 We started our day early by arriving at Moorestown Friends at 5:45 AM to depart for the airport. From there we ate and socialized as the arrival time to Orlando, Florida had been pushed back by an hour due to delays caused by mechanical errors, thunderstorms, and even a 30-minute baggage claim delay. Following...

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Happiest Group on Earth

March 24, 2016March 24, 2016Give Kids the World

11:25. The ascending bell sounds. We all rise from our seats and make our way over to Hartman Hall. The journey was long, grueling, and challenging. The hot sun beat down on us as sweat beads trickled down our foreheads. But finally, we arrived. Our first order of business was to celebrate the most...

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