But Kidd's Kids is going to live on. It's important. Kraddick's co-host, Al Mack, said recently that the trip, and working with these children, had taught him that now, when he sees a sick or disabled child, he will never look away (as, let's face it, some people do). Instead, he'll look them right in the eye and be there for them. Great stuff. Here's some more about Kidd's Kids:
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At Kidd’s Kids, our primary goal is to provide chronically ill and/or physically challenged children (ages 5 to 12) with an unforgettable adventure! Throughout the year, we work hard to raise the funds necessary to send these special kids on an all-expenses paid, fun-filled, vacation to Walt Disney World ® in Florida. Most of our funding comes from donations made by listeners to the Kidd Kraddick In The Morning radio show, corporate sponsors, and various fundraising events.
Each year, we sponsor approximately 50 children and their families (including siblings between the ages of 5 and 16) for the trip, or as many as the Kidd’s Kids Board may deem appropriate under the circumstances. The Board will work with such sources as it deems appropriate to select children based upon the nature and severity of their illnesses, their ages, and the status of their financial needs.
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aspects of the trip are coordinated by Kidd’s Kids. All funds raised go
directly to cover the cost of sending the children and their families
to Walt Disney World®, administrative expenses of Kidd’s Kids, and to
sustain an endowment fund for the purpose of providing long-term growth
and stability for the charitable programs of the Kraddick Foundation.
The Kraddick Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) organization, founded by
nationally syndicated morning show personality Kidd Kraddick. The Kidd’s
Kids program is based on the premise of making a difference in the
lives of children with special medical needs. Our History
The first Kidd’s Kids trip was to Sea World® in San Antonio and benefited five families. Due to the generosity of Kidd’s listeners and corporate donations, we now take over 50 families to Walt Disney World® in Florida each year. Many of the children selected for the trip have “fallen through the cracks” of other organizations that grant wishes or provide trips. During this five-day trip, which takes place every November, these kids and their families enjoy all the excitement that a Walt Disney World ® / Kidd’s Kids vacation can offer. For many families with terminally ill or physically challenged children, this is a very rare opportunity to leave behind hospital and treatment centers to share laughter and fun in a magical environment.It’s the goal of Kidd’s Kids to make this a trip of a lifetime. With that in mind, Kidd’s Kids covers all expenses including airfare to/from their local market to DFW, chartered jet to/from DFW to Orlando, hotel, park passes, all meals, transportation while in Florida, souvenirs, special private character visits and so much more!Children selected for the Kidd’s Kids trip are between the ages of 5 and 12, suffer from a chronic or terminal illness, and/or are physically challenged or have a catastrophic impairment due to an accident/birth defect. The child must also reside in one of the Kidd Kraddick In The Morning radio show listening areas and demonstrate a financial need. Each child selected attends the trip along with their family members who reside in the same household (this includes parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and any siblings that are between 5 and 16 years of age).
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"Keep looking up--because that's where it all is!"--Kidd Kraddick
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