I attended the Workers' Compensation Educational Conference (WCEC) in Orlando, Fla., last month. It encompassed several days of education focusing on the issues and trends that affect every aspect of workers' comp claims, networking events and a day volunteering at the Give Kids the World Village.

I first learned about Give Kids the World (GKTW) in Kissimmee, Fla., at last year's conference. The program gives children with life-threatening illnesses and their families a respite from doctors' appointments, hospital treatments, therapy and other aspects of their illness, and allows them to rest, relax and experience life in a safe, friendly atmosphere.

There is an ice cream parlor where children may choose to have ice cream for every meal while staying at GKTW. They can ride JJ's Express Train around the village, fly over the town in Lori's Magical Flight, ride pretend horses on the Magic Carousel or real horses in Keaton's Korral, frolic in the Park of Dreams swimming area, fish in the Happy Harbor Fishing Pond or be pampered at Twinkle Hope's La–Ti-Da Royal Spa and so much more.