Bert’s Big Adventure, a nonprofit organization that provides a magical, all-expenses-paid, five-day journey to Walt Disney World® for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families, is excited to share a BIG announcement!
This February, the organization will be embarking on their 16th annual trip to Walt Disney World® and after careful consideration as well as sorting through hundreds of applications, the Bert’s Big Adventure selection committee has chosen thirteen (13) children and their families to be a part of this year’s trip.
The 2018 Bert’s Big Adventure recipients include:
Luis E. Age 11 Marietta, GA
Shalajiah H. Age 10 Austell, GA
Courtney B. Age 9 Fort Wayne, IN
Carsyn L. Age 8 Gainesville, GA
Khairi B. Age 5 Hapeville, GA
Kennedy M. Age 12 McDonough, GA
Braxton D. Age 5 Villa Rica, GA
LJ T. Age 5 Newnan, GA
Vincent B Age 7 Joelton, TN
Nevaeh W. Age 5 Acworth, GA
Zy F. Age 12 Fairburn, GA
Ashlynn R. Age 5 Lawrenceville, GA
Cleo H. Age 5 Winder, GA
“We are so excited to be taking these amazing kids and their families on this year’s Bert’s Big Adventure trip,” says Bert’s Big Adventure founder and host of “The Bert Show”, Bert Weiss. “The trip will be an adventure they will never forget and we feel so honored to be sharing this amazing experience with them and providing the opportunity to be making their days a little brighter.”
To qualify for Bert’s Big Adventure, a child must be between the ages of 5-12 years old and live in “The Bert Show” radio listening area, prove financial need and have never been to Walt Disney World®. To date, Bert’s Big Adventure has served nearly 200 children and their families through its trip to Disney, Fairy Godparent volunteer program and Reunion Adventures.
Get to know some of the newest additions to the Bert’s Big Adventure families by watching their surprise reveal video here.
For more information on Bert’s Big Adventure’s 2018 trip or to make a donation, please visit www.bertsbigadventure.org.
Established in 2002, Bert’s Big Adventure is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a magical, all-expenses-paid, five-day journey to Walt Disney World® for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families. To qualify for Bert’s Big Adventure, children must be between the ages of 5 and 12, live in “The Bert Show” radio listening area, prove financial need and have never been to Walt Disney World®.
After the annual trip, Bert’s Big Adventure provides year-round support through initiatives such as the Reunion Adventures, the Fairy Godparent volunteer program and additional charitable services. The trip and programs create a community of families that establish lasting friendships with others facing similar challenges. Online at www.bertsbigadventure.org, facebook.com/bertsbigadventure and twitter.com/bertsbigadv.
