Bert's Big Adventure
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Bert's Big Adventure is a charity
created by Bert Weiss of radio station WWWQ-FM (Q100) in Atlanta, United States
.
Since 2003, the organization has allowed children who are chronically ill and/or physically challenged and between the ages of 5 to 12, and who prove financial need and live in the Bert Show radio listening area, with the opportunity to travel with their families to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida
as the VIP guests of the foundation. Because of their special needs and financial strain, this is an experience that many of these children and families would not be able to experience without the help of the foundation.
The Bert's Big Adventure trip begins with a chartered flight for these children, their families and a medical staff to Walt Disney World. While in Florida, the foundation will provide hotel accommodations, Walt Disney World park passes, transportation to and from the park, and meal coupons and spending cash for these guests of the foundation.
The most recent trip left February 18, 2011 and returned February 21, 2011.
The inaugural trip in 2003 featured five families who stayed at the Dolphin hotel near Epcot
. Air travel was provided by the Atlanta Hawks
and Atlanta Thrashers
.
The 2004 trip featured seven families, who stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge near Animal Kingdom
. Air travel was provided by Delta Air Lines
.
In addition to the trip to Walt Disney World, Bert’s Big Adventure also provides the children certain additional charitable services that are necessary to the fulfillment of its charitable purpose. These additional charitable services are provided subsequent to any prior year’s trip and are available only to the children that have participated in the Walt Disney World trip.
Charitable organization
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created by Bert Weiss of radio station WWWQ-FM (Q100) in Atlanta, United States
United States
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Since 2003, the organization has allowed children who are chronically ill and/or physically challenged and between the ages of 5 to 12, and who prove financial need and live in the Bert Show radio listening area, with the opportunity to travel with their families to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
as the VIP guests of the foundation. Because of their special needs and financial strain, this is an experience that many of these children and families would not be able to experience without the help of the foundation.
The Bert's Big Adventure trip begins with a chartered flight for these children, their families and a medical staff to Walt Disney World. While in Florida, the foundation will provide hotel accommodations, Walt Disney World park passes, transportation to and from the park, and meal coupons and spending cash for these guests of the foundation.
The most recent trip left February 18, 2011 and returned February 21, 2011.
The inaugural trip in 2003 featured five families who stayed at the Dolphin hotel near Epcot
Epcot
Epcot is a theme park in the Walt Disney World Resort, located near Orlando, Florida. The park is dedicated to the celebration of human achievement, namely international culture and technological innovation. The second park built at the resort, it opened on October 1, 1982 and was initially named...
. Air travel was provided by the Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
and Atlanta Thrashers
Atlanta Thrashers
The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season...
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The 2004 trip featured seven families, who stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge near Animal Kingdom
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Disney's Animal Kingdom is an animal theme park located at the Walt Disney World Resort. The fourth park built at the resort, it opened on April 22, 1998, and it is the largest single Disney theme park in the world, covering more than . It is also the first Disney theme park to be themed entirely...
. Air travel was provided by Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines, Inc. is a major airline based in the United States and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The airline operates an extensive domestic and international network serving all continents except Antarctica. Delta and its subsidiaries operate over 4,000 flights every day...
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In addition to the trip to Walt Disney World, Bert’s Big Adventure also provides the children certain additional charitable services that are necessary to the fulfillment of its charitable purpose. These additional charitable services are provided subsequent to any prior year’s trip and are available only to the children that have participated in the Walt Disney World trip.