Americinn Cares Supports Give Kids the World with Fundraising and Outreach
AmericInn Locations to Hold "Ice Cream for Breakfast" Events During November
MINNEAPOLIS - November 7, 2014 - AmericInn, the largest mid-scale hotel brand in the upper Midwest, is partnering with Give Kids the World to help raise funds for the non-profit organization's Ice Cream for Breakfast initiative. Give Kids the World fulfills the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, by providing fantasy vacations at its 70-acre “storybook” resort in Orlando, Fla. Ice Cream for Breakfast is a fundraising initiative inspired by a former wish family, who celebrate the anniversary of their Village trip each year by having ice cream for breakfast—just as they did at the Ice Cream Palace during their stay.
With more than 200 properties in 24 states, AmericInn is encouraging its hotels to host Ice Cream for Breakfast-themed events during November 2014 in an effort to raise money for the program. It costs about $5,000 for each child and family served by Give Kids the World.
“We are thrilled to work with Give Kids the World and their Ice Cream for Breakfast initiative,” said Paul Kirwin, AmericInn president and CEO. “We believe our guests and other folks in the communities where we're located will want to contribute to this fabulous organization to help provide a memorable experience for these kids and their families.”
Participating AmericInn locations will announce details of their respective fundraisers as they become available.
The partnership with Give Kids the World is part of AmericInn's long-standing commitment to community involvement, which grew into its AmericInn Cares initiative in 2011. As part of AmericInn Cares, twice each year the company unites as a brand to support a single cause. Past support has gone to military groups, including the Blue Star Mothers and Yellow Ribbon Network when more than 3,000 care packages were sent overseas; True Friends camps, when camp supply kits were assembled; and a children's hospital, when fleece blankets, teddy bears and activity kits were made as part of the project.
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