ORLANDO—For a sunny mild day in Florida, I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else than a fundraiser golf tournament event. But this just wasn’t any fundraiser, it was a cause.
Flippers Pizzeria donated twelve large pizzas at the Shingle Creek Resort Friday located off of Universal Boulevard for their annual fundraiser golf tournament. The money donated went towards the Give Kids the World foundation.
Director and heads spokeswoman of Flippers Pizzeria Andrea Rodriquez stated they were “happy to be involved in such a great cause” implying that this wouldn’t be the last time they would attend the event.
Not only has Flipper’s been involved with the Give Kids the World foundation, they also have been trying to raise money from communities to help them donate Flippers pizza every day to the Give Kids the World Resort located in Kissimmee. This would include an all inclusive deal where families who are staying at the resort would be able to have pizza daily for free, along with their paid vacation from the resort itself.
A volunteer Karen Demer stated she works 25 hours per week at the Give Kids the World Resort and every time she leaves with a smile on her face adding that “Flippers pizza would be an exciting addition to the resort”.
The Give Kids the World Resort enables children who have been diagnosed with cancer and other critical illnesses the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of attending the Disney World theme parks along with other Orlando attractions including Sea World and Universal Studios.
Set Carpintero, a supporter at the event, stated that the “Give Kids the World Foundation is a passion” of his and he was glad that he could share that day with people who cared and joined the effort in taking steps forward with the foundation. He said he was “very grateful with the turnout”.
For further information on how to get involved with Flippers Pizzeria and their cause with Give Kids the World, please contact Andrea Rodriquez at 407 590 9141.
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