Coasting for Kids 2014 - Be part of Team TPR!!!

[PhantomNick]

Coasting for Kids 2014 is happening on Sunday, June 8th, 2014!

(Note - Valleyfair will be on Saturday, June 7th)

 

Theme Park Review is proud to announce that we are once again working with Give Kids The World to help raise money for Coasting For Kids 2014!

 

Team TPR Riders!

(Scroll down past the riders for info on how to join Team TPR!)

**NOTE** Some parks may have a "maximum number of participants" - in order to make it into an event, be sure you register ASAP!

 

PLEASE DONATE TO OUR RIDERS! THEY NEED YOUR HELP!!

Click on a Team TPR Page below, and then choose a rider to donate to. It's that simple! Your donation is totally tax deductible, and proves you are an AWESOME person!

 

California's Great America - Team TPR Page - $5,525.00

Joey (jray21) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1220125&pg=personal&fr_id=1231

Diana - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1221617&pg=personal&fr_id=1231

Nicholas - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1220265&pg=personal&fr_id=1231

Craig (gromithere) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1018277&pg=personal&fr_id=1231

Chase (Go MUFC!!!) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1121568&pg=personal&fr_id=1231

David (Peetnik)- http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1023201&pg=personal&fr_id=1231

Teresa - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1221604&pg=personal&fr_id=1231

 

Canada's Wonderland - Team TPR Page - $1,755.00

Jonathan (jonlocke) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1028450&pg=personal&fr_id=1232

Matt (mightypotato) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1016790&pg=personal&fr_id=1232

Emily (RideTheEdge) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1220087&pg=personal&fr_id=1232

Mitchell - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1220653&pg=personal&fr_id=1232

Cassie - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1220088&pg=personal&fr_id=1232

 

Carowinds - Team TPR Page - $1,505.00

Kellie (kellie.gleason2) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1028268&pg=personal&fr_id=1230

Kerry (KerryB) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1087004&pg=personal&fr_id=1230

Patrick - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1220641&pg=personal&fr_id=1230

 

Cedar Point - Team TPR Page - $3,586.00

Cassy (partycat) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1220175&pg=personal&fr_id=1233

Carsten - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1224752&pg=personal&fr_id=1233

Joseph - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1045426&pg=personal&fr_id=1233

Sarah - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1224617&pg=personal&fr_id=1233

Steven (Woodie Warrior) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1224616&pg=personal&fr_id=1233

Kevin - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1017164&pg=personal&fr_id=1233

Scott (ScottyDoesKnow) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1220703&pg=personal&fr_id=1233

Michael (Drgnmik3) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1220122&pg=personal&fr_id=1233

Travis (Travis) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1220176&pg=personal&fr_id=1233

 

Dorney Park - Team TPR Page - $2,950.00

Dustin (GnastyGnoric7) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1122087&pg=personal&fr_id=1234

Samuel - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1228243&pg=personal&fr_id=1234

Stacey - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1016582&pg=personal&fr_id=1234

Chris (Ccron10) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1221605&pg=personal&fr_id=1234

Lisa (Crazy4Airtime) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1221927&pg=personal&fr_id=1234

Cameron - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1016647&pg=personal&fr_id=1234

Shawn (SuperShawn) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1021017&pg=personal&fr_id=1234

Kimberly (grinch1313) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1016712&pg=personal&fr_id=1234

Michael - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1221928&pg=personal&fr_id=1234

 

Kings Dominion - Team TPR Page - $16,385

Nicole W. (MoonCadet) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1018721&pg=personal&fr_id=1235

Chuck (cfc) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1018312&pg=personal&fr_id=1235

Tabatha - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1228036&pg=personal&fr_id=1235

Chris (deguy123) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1020486&pg=personal&fr_id=1235

Nicole F. (sspaz1000) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1015285&pg=personal&fr_id=1235

Nick (PhantomNick) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1020149&pg=personal&fr_id=1235

Derek (DerekRx) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1220204&pg=personal&fr_id=1235

Jeremiah (Homeboy23) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1016510&pg=personal&fr_id=1235

Jason (bubala) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1016680&pg=personal&fr_id=1235

Stephen (Nozzy) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1020285&pg=personal&fr_id=1235

 

Kings Island - Team TPR Page - $3,655.00

Jason (skiisncoasterz) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1015805&pg=personal&fr_id=1236

Adam (adamico2) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1027090&pg=personal&fr_id=1236

Taylor (Taylor Finn) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1017239&pg=personal&fr_id=1236

Stacy (Naina21) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1088464&pg=personal&fr_id=1236

Andrew - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1224631&pg=personal&fr_id=1236

Doug - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1013861&pg=personal&fr_id=1236

Ross - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1222461&pg=personal&fr_id=1236

Kayla - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1225079&pg=personal&fr_id=1236

David S. - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1020178&pg=personal&fr_id=1236

Daniel (Coaster19) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1224663&pg=personal&fr_id=1236

David W. (Thrilryder29) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1220129&pg=personal&fr_id=1236

Michael (bonsaiisuperstar) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1222500&pg=personal&fr_id=1236

Joseph - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1225078&pg=personal&fr_id=1236

 

Knott's Berry Farm - Team TPR Page - $2,216.00

Kirk (sfcoasterfan) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1011371&pg=personal&fr_id=1237

Rose - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1222438&pg=personal&fr_id=1237

Paulo - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1223483&pg=personal&fr_id=1237

Nate (rollercoasterfreak91) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1223486&pg=personal&fr_id=1237

Matthew (UberBeavis) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1017251&pg=personal&fr_id=1237

John (Mr Stratosphere) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1220646&pg=personal&fr_id=1237

 

Michigan's Adventure - Team TPR Page - $610.00

Carly (mush619) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1028174&pg=personal&fr_id=1238

 

Valleyfair! - Team TPR Page - $2,112.00

Alfred (aLFREd_25) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1020419&pg=personal&fr_id=1239

Brandyn - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1025155&pg=personal&fr_id=1239

Hector (RCFreak) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1018264&pg=personal&fr_id=1239

Brigitte - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1025038&pg=personal&fr_id=1239

Kristin - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1089954&pg=personal&fr_id=1239

Trent (snorkymn) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1124587&pg=personal&fr_id=1239

Brittany - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1224661&pg=personal&fr_id=1239

 

Worlds of Fun - Team TPR Page - $1,970.00

Thad (Barge84) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1004716&pg=personal&fr_id=1240

Valorie - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1224775&pg=personal&fr_id=1240

Andrew - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1121231&pg=personal&fr_id=1240

Timothy (Lightning9SX) - http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1220665&pg=personal&fr_id=1240

 

Event Information and Sign-Up Pages

(This is how YOU become a Team TPR Coasting For Kids Rider! Please read everything below!)

Official Website: http://www.coastingforkids.org/

 

Hey everyone!

 

It's that wonderful time of year again! Theme Park Review is proud to announce that we are once again working with Give Kids The World to help raise money for Coasting For Kids 2014! This year's Coasting For Kids event takes place on Sunday, June 8th.

 

What is "Coasting For Kids"? It's a fundraiser hosted by Cedar Fair, with the proceeds going to Give Kids The World, a wonderful organization that helps children with life threatening illnesses. In short, it's riding roller coasters for a GREAT cause!

 

Robb & Elissa have asked me to help coordinate this year's Team TPR effort, and I am more than happy to do so! Team TPR will consist of TPR members raising money while riding roller coasters. But we need riders! And this is where YOU come in!

 

We need as many TPR members as possible who are willing to ride a coaster (or coasters) at a Cedar Fair park for six to eight hours. You'll register your donation page at the links below, and get as many of your fellow TPR members, co-workers, family, friends, Facebook friends, Twitter followers, etc to donate to your page. Top riders who get the most donations will get some cool stuff, too!

 

Team TPR Members will also be able to choose and create one of FOUR custom signature banners with a direct link to your donations page! (See below for instructions)

 

Below are the links to start your donations page for the Cedar Fair park you wish to be a rider at. Simply click the link, go through the registration process, make SURE you affiliate yourself with Team TPR (or, if it doesn't exist yet, we ask you to please create it), and then reply to this thread with a link to your donations page so we can help promote it!

 

There is a tax deductible, $25 registration fee that will fully be donated to Give Kids The World. That fee will also include your event T-Shirt, ERT on one or more roller coasters (TBD) on June 8th, plus food and drinks the day of the event. You do not need to worry about park admission. All participants will be required to pay the $25 registration fee and raise a minimum of $75 in order to participate.

 

Those who have participated in the past will tell you this day is a ton of fun for a great cause, so I recommend everyone participate!

 

Again, Coasting For Kids 2014 is happening on Sunday, June 8th at a Cedar Fair park near you! Register below to help raise money for Give Kids The World. You will get to ride a roller coaster for six-plus hours. Trust us, you do NOT want to miss out on this! Be sure to affiliate yourself with Team TPR!

 

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Sign Up Pages!

(**BE SURE TO REGISTER UNDER TEAM TPR**)

(And be sure to use the Team TPR Avatar - scroll down)

 

California's Great America

http://support.gktw.org/site/TR?fr_id=1231&pg=entry

 

Registration time: 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

Event time: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Marathon taking place on: 9:50 a.m. - ERT on Gold Striker

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Flight Deck and Demon

Meal: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. location TBD

Awards ceremony time and location: 2:30 p.m. location TBD

Regular park operating hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Prizes: 1st place - Four (4) single day tickets to California's Great America, four (4) meal coupons and Peanuts prize package

2nd place - Four (4) single day tickets to California's Great America

3rd place - Give Kids The World gift basket

 

Canada's Wonderland

http://support.gktw.org/site/TR?fr_id=1232&pg=entry

 

Registration time: 8:15 a.m. front gate exterior kiosk

Event time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Marathon taking place on: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - ERT on Leviathan

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Behemoth

Meal: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Marketplace International Buffet

Awards ceremony time and location: 1:30 p.m. at Marketplace International Buffet

Additional itinerary details: Continental breakfast provided at 10:00 a.m. at Marketplace International Buffet

Regular park operating hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Prizes: 1st place - VIP tour for four (4) - Date TBD - (value $1,469 CDN)

2nd place - Four (4) tickets to Halloween Haunt plus dinner at Marketplace International Buffet (value $220 CDN)

3rd place - Give Kids The World gift basket

 

Carowinds

http://support.gktw.org/site/TR?fr_id=1230&pg=entry

 

Registration time: 8:45 a.m. at the North Gate, Main Entrance (look for the GKTW sign!)

Event time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Marathon taking place on: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Nighthawk

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Intimidator

**Each participant will be required to exit after each ride, then re-enter through the fast pass lane

Meal: 12:00 p.m. - location TBD

Awards ceremony time and location: 1:00 p.m. - location TBD

Regular park operating hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Prizes: 1st place - Four (4) general admission tickets to Carowinds, and tote bag

2nd place - Two (2) general admission tickets to Carowinds, and tote bag

3rd place - Give Kids The World gift basket

 

Cedar Point

http://support.gktw.org/site/TR?fr_id=1233&pg=entry

 

Registration time: 7:00 a.m. Resort Gate at Cedar Point

Event time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Marathon taking place on: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Magnum XL-200

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Gemini

Meal: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. near Gemini entrance

Awards ceremony time and location: 5:00 p.m. near Gemini entrance

Regular park operating hours: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Prizes: 1st place - Four-pack (4) Good Any Day tickets plus four (4) hour tour for four (4) people (valued at $1,029.96)

2nd place - Four-pack (4) Good Any Day tickets (valued at $239.96)

3rd place - Give Kids The World gift basket

 

Dorney Park

http://support.gktw.org/site/TR?fr_id=1234&pg=entry

 

Registration time: 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at the main gate

Event time: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Marathon will take place on: ERT 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Ride TBD

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Steel Force

1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Talon

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Hydra

Meal: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Food Fest Grove

Awards ceremony time and location: 1:15 p.m. at Center Stage

Regular park operating hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Prizes: 1st place - Dorney Park prize pack including four (4) admission tickets ($400)

2nd place - Dorney Park Haunt prize pack including four (4) Haunt tickets ($300)

3rd place - Give Kids The World gift basket

 

Kings Dominion

http://support.gktw.org/site/TR?fr_id=1235&pg=entry

 

Registration time: 11:00 a.m. at the Eiffel Tower

Event time: 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Marathon taking place on: Rebel Yell, Intimidator 305, Dominator, Hurler, Anaconda, Grizzly

**Participants will be split into six groups, with each group rotating among the six coasters**

Meal: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in Picnic Pavillions

Awards ceremony time and location: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in Picnic Pavillions

Regular park operating hours: 10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Prizes: 1st place - TBD

2nd place - TBD

3rd place - Give Kids The World gift basket

 

Kings Island

http://support.gktw.org/site/TR?fr_id=1236&pg=entry

 

Registration time: 8:00 a.m. front gate plaza (All participants must arrive and be checked in by 8:45 a.m. to participate prior to 10:00 a.m.)

Event time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Marathon taking place on: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Diamondback

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Red Racer

10:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Banshee

Meal: 12:00 p.m. in International Restaurant

Awards ceremony time and location: 11 p.m. at Banshee entrance plaza

Additional itinerary details: Group photo at 8:55 a.m. at Diamondback entrance

Regular park operating hours: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Prizes: 1st place - Four (4) park admission tickets ($230) and Beast tour

2nd place - Two (2) park admission tickets ($115) and Beast tour

3rd place - Give Kids The World gift basket

 

Knott's Berry Farm

http://support.gktw.org/site/TR?fr_id=1237&pg=entry

 

Registration time: 7:45 a.m. - Knott's western employee parking lot located off of Western Avenue

Event time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Marathon will take place on: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Coast Rider

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Jaguar!

Meal: 12:00 p.m. in Fiesta Village

Awards ceremony time and location: 5:30 p.m. in Fiesta Village

Regular park operating hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Prizes: 1st place - TBD

2nd place - TBD

3rd place - Give Kids The World gift basket

 

Michigan's Adventure

http://support.gktw.org/site/TR?fr_id=1238&pg=entry

 

Registration time: 11:00 a.m. at the Group Sales Office

Event time: 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Marathon will take place on: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Thunderhawk

3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Shivering Timbers

Meal: 2:30 p.m. at the Family Grill

Awards ceremony time and location: Pick up prizes by 6:30 p.m. at Group Sales Office

Regular park operating hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Prizes: 1st place: Gift package including four (4) 2014 General Admission park tickets

2nd place: Gift package including two (2) 2014 General Admission park tickets

3rd place: Give Kids The World gift basket

 

Valleyfair!

http://support.gktw.org/site/TR?fr_id=1239&pg=entry

(**IMPORTANT NOTE - Valleyfair's Coasting For Kids is scheduled for SATURDAY, June 7th**)

 

Registration time: 6:30 a.m. - 7:15 a.m. at the front gate

Event time: 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Marathon will take place on: 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. ERT on Renegade

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. ERT on WildThing

**Participants will receive Fast Lane vouchers to be used for the remainder of the day**

Meal: Participants will receive meal vouchers to use when they are ready

Awards ceremony time and location: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - location TBD

Regular park operating hours: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Prizes: 1st place: Four (4) tickets and 50 Beagle Bucks (valued at $229.96)

2nd place: Two (2) tickets and 25 Beagle Bucks (valued at $114.98)

3rd place: Give Kids The World gift basket

 

Worlds of Fun

http://support.gktw.org/site/TR?fr_id=1240&pg=entry

 

Registration time: 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. World of Fun front gate

Event time: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Marathon taking place on: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - NEW SteelHawk

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Mamba

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Prowler

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Patriot

Meal: 1:00 p.m. - Coasters Drive-In

Awards ceremony time and location: 1:00 p.m. - Coasters Drive-In

Regular park operating hours: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Prizes: 1st place - Four (4) Worlds of Fun tickets, park souvenir pack, Oceans of Fun cabana on return visit date

2nd place - Four (4) Worlds of Fun tickets and t-shirt

3rd place - Give Kids The World gift basket

 

 

COOL PRIZES FOR PARTICIPANTS!

In addition to prizes for the top three individual fundraisers at each park, all participants will be rewarded for hitting the following fundraising benchmarks:

 

Raise some cash, get some sweet stuff!

There is plenty of incentive to get those donations in! Post about your fundraising page on your Facebook, Twitter, or anywhere your friends might see it! Even just a $5 donation will help out!

 

In 2013, Team TPR raised an incredible $52,318!! And I believe in my heart that we can do even better in 2014!! This cause and this charity is worthy of our time and efforts.....let's make Coasting For Kids 2014 the BEST one yet! GO TEAM TPR!!!

 

p.s. Oh, and to learn a little bit more about Give Kids The World, click here: http://www.gktw.org/

 

**NOTE #1** - Once you register, please diaplay the Team TPR Logo (below) on your fundraising page! Not only is it sleek and super hip, but it lets everyone know you are part of an amazing group of people who are united to support GKTW!!

 

Team TPR Logo! Oooooo, pretty!

**NOTE #2** - YOUR CUSTOM SIGNATURE BANNER!

Once you are registered, head to TPR and add your signature banner! BE SURE YOU HAVE REGISTERED UNDER TEAM TPR! We have come up with 4 different banners you can choose from to add to your signature:

 

c4k_2014_banner1.jpg

c4k_2014_banner2.jpg

c4k_2014_banner3.jpg

c4k_2014_banner4.jpg

Setting yours up is really easy! Just follow these instructions.....

 

Go to:

 

User Control Panel > Profile > Edit Signature

 

And this would be the code:

[url=http://www.LINK_TO_YOUR_FUNDRAISING_PAGE.com][img=http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/LINK_TO_THE_BANNER_HERE.jpg][/url]

 

So it should look something like this:

[url=http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1122087&pg=personal&fr_id=1234][img=http://themeparkreview.com/forum/files/c4k_2014_banner3.jpg][/url]

 

And the final product would appear like this:

 

I will be updating this front page as often as possible, and will be posting in this topic frequently. If you have any questions, please let us know! Now, go join a Team TPR, start fundraising, and get pumped to go Coasting for Kids!!

Edited June 9, 2014 by robbalvey

[GnastyGnoric7]

I got an email from Give Kids The World on Feb. 13th, and under Upcoming Events it said Coasting for Kids was June 8th . I have started Team TPR for Dorney Park.

http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?pg=team&fr_id=1234&team_id=1547

My personal donation page

http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1122087&pg=personal&fr_id=1234

Edited February 26, 2014 by GnastyGnoric7

[SuperShawn]

I must have missed the e-mail that mentioned the event and it seems like King's Island is the only with a schedule up currently, still early and there's many months to go. That said it's always a good time and good cause and I look forward to participating again this year.

[piedude81]

As someone who's never been to one of these before, could someone tell me what the event is like? How crowded is it, what's the atmosphere at the event like, do you have to get back in line each time, etc. Also, how do you guys raise your funds?

 

Secondly, maybe we should ask Robb to make an official TPR thread for this event so it can be stickied.

[skiisncoasterz]

I was browsing the events page on the kings island site and this event was there and open to register.

For those who havent done it yet here's how it works. We get to the park before it opens and then check in. There you get your T-shirt and other items. Instructions for the day are put out at that time. We head to diamondback for an hour of riding first. DONT PUT HANDS UP WHEN RIDING until told its OK. This was a problem last year. I didn't see it but it happened. The park wants good photos to use. Respect their rules and its a fun day. At The Racer and Diamondback we can ride as much as you can handle. Dback kicked a few peoples butts last year. You can ride 50 times or just 10. Some rode racer 100 times. At noon we head up to the international restaurant for lunch and a presentation by people from GKTW. it very much shows why we do this event. A family who's been to the resort tells their story. Kings island does a great job with the event.

 

http://support.gktw.org/site/TR?fr_id=1236&pg=entry

Edited February 16, 2014 by skiisncoasterz

[piedude81]

I was browsing the events page on the kings island site and this event was there and open to register.

For those who havent done it yet here's how it works. We get to the park between 730am and 8 to check in. There you get your T-shirt and other items. Instructions for the day are put out at that time. We head to diamondback for an hour of riding first. DONT PUT HANDS UP WHEN RIDING until told its OK. This was a problem last year. I didn't see it but it happened. The park wants good photos to use. Respect their rules and its a fun day. At The Racer and Diamondback we can ride as much as you can handle. Dback kicked a few peoples butts last year. You can ride 50 times or just 10. Some rode racer 100 times. At noon we head up to the international restaurant for lunch and a presentation by people from GKTW. it very much shows why we do this event. A family who's been to the resort tells their story. Kings island does a great job with the event.

 

Cool. I think this year I might be able to get my family to do this event for the first time! I'll see you guys either at Kings Island or Worlds of Fun (with KI being first choice).

[MoonCadet]

So I set up a team TPR page for Kings Dominion http://support.gktw.org/goto/TPRKD

You can sign up to ride for team TPR at Kings Dominion through that site.

 

They are using a new platform this year fundraising is no longer set up through Firstgiving but rather a custom site though Convio which I am incidentally familiar with from work. The site is not quite finished and polished as some of the options and font colors are awkward but it is fully functional. This platform does ultimately allow for some more flexibility and probably better integration into their databases.

 

My personal fundraising site is http://support.gktw.org/goto/mooncadet

[Homeboy23]

Signed up for Kings Dominion for my third straight year. Really great event to be a part of. Raised $500 last year hopefully I can raise a lot more this year.

 

http://support.gktw.org/goto/jeremiahs

[zachclarke2]

As someone who's spent a week at GKTW, I honestly don't know why I haven't done this event yet. I've always wanted to, but it just kinda never happens. Really hoping I participate this year at KD.

[CoasterGuy06]

As someone who's never been to one of these before, could someone tell me what the event is like? How crowded is it, what's the atmosphere at the event like, do you have to get back in line each time, etc. Also, how do you guys raise your funds?

All of that will depend on the park. I participated at Carowinds in 2012 and there were not that many people that did it there. I think there may have been like 15 people total. There the actual marathon was before the park opened and once the park was open we were able to just enjoy the park for the day. Other parks marathon one ride all day, and others will marathon one ride for a couple of hours, move on to another ride for a couple of hours, etc. throughout the day.

[jonlocke]

I definitely plan on doing this event again this year. I had a blast last year at Canada's Wonderland and look forward to it again this year.

 

For anyone that may be interested in joining I've started a team TPR for Canada's Wonderland. Link

[FreeFaller]

Does someone know if this event could be expanded internationally? I would love to something similar here in Germany but for some reason there is nothing!

[piedude81]

Does someone know if this event could be expanded internationally? I would love to something similar here in Germany but for some reason there is nothing!

 

It's really all up to the parks around you. To my current knowledge, Cedar Fair doesn't have any parks outside North America, but you could try starting your own event. To do this, you'd either have to talk with the park about hosting an event or host your own by making everybody raise enough to cover the cost for the equivalent of Fast Lane, Flash Pass, etc. Either way, make sure you plan out everything to the fullest before making a pitch to an amusement park or rollercoaster forum.

[Defcon62]

Excellent, I'll be throwing my hat into the ring again come payday for the Cedar Point event.

[mightypotato]

I definitely plan on doing this event again this year. I had a blast last year at Canada's Wonderland and look forward to it again this year.

 

For anyone that may be interested in joining I've started a team TPR for Canada's Wonderland. Link

 

Just joined for the Canada's Wonderland event. This is a fantastic charity that I am more than happy to donate both my time and money to.

[Barge84]

Had a great time doing this last year at KD. Looks like I'll have to stick closer to home this year, and either do WoF or VF. Leaning towards WoF right now.

[Naina21]

Thanks Jason for the info. I was just wondering when we would hear about this year's event.

 

I'm signed up. 3.5 days of roller coasers again since Coastermania is right before it.

 

Here is my page. I'll try to make it pretty or at least add info to it when I get home.

 

http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General/134077216?px=1088464&pg=personal&fr_id=1236

[aLFREd_25]

This is awesome news! Since I have done this even at World's of Fun the last two years, I was hoping to do it at another park. I'm thinking Canada's Wonderland, but we'll see.

[kailisun98]

I'll be joining Coasting for Kids CGA.

[Vtafro]

Ill be joining again, not sure which park yet though.

[comet]

Looking forward to being part of Team TPR this year at Cedar Point! Patiently waiting for sign up (not really)

[Woodie Warrior]

Hoping to either do Kings Island or Cedar Point

[GnastyGnoric7]

I plan to donate a portion from my paychecks to Give Kids the World, June needs to hurry up.

 

Here's Dorney Park's info

Coasting For Kids - Dorney Park

Are you a roller coaster fanatic? If so, this is the event for you!

 

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company's best loved theme parks are partnering with Give Kids The World to host the 6th Annual Coasting For Kids fundraiser. Here's your chance to have fun marathon riding a signature thrill ride while making a difference in the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses!

 

Register here and get ready for a day of fun and thrills at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom!

 

Registration time: 9:00a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at the main gate

 

Event time: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

 

Marathon will take place on: Steel Force, Talon and Hydra

 

Meal: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Food Fest Grove

 

Awards ceremony time and location: 1:15 p.m. at Center Stage

 

Regular park operating hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

 

Prizes: 1st place - Dorney Park prize pack including four (4) admission tickets ($400)

2nd place - Dorney Park Haunt prize pack including four (4) Haunt tickets ($300)

3rd place - Give Kids The World gift basket

 

All participants will be required to pay a $25 registration fee up front and raise a minimum of $75 in order to participate.

[Nyteowl]

I participated in the Knott's event the past three years and it was a fun event for a great cause. I work there now so I won't be able to participate this year, but hopefully if I get trained to Jaguar or Coast Rider I'll be able to operate for it. It's nice to see them expanding to Coast Rider in addition to Jaguar this year at Knott's.

[piedude81]

Hello!

 

Event information has recently been posted for Cedar Point, Dorney Park, Knott's Berry Farm, Michigan's Adventure, and Valleyfair. Also, Kings Island has had their information up for a few weeks now (Banshee night ERT anyone?).