Aug. 18, 2012 is a day I'll never forget—the day I discovered what “giving back” truly means.
Just a few weeks prior, I'd been flipping through the brochure for the annual Workers' Compensation Educational Conference (hosted by the Workers' Compensation Institute in Orlando), and I saw a brief paragraph that described a new addition to the program. Unlike the many educational programs and networking opportunities found at conferences, this was a volunteer work day at a place called Give Kids the World (GKTW). I was intrigued.
I learned that GKTW provides memorable, magical, cost-free experiences to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. The Village is a 70-acre resort in Kissimmee, Fla., that features 144 Villa accommodations, entertainment attractions, whimsical venues and fun activities specifically designed for children with special needs. With the help of many generous individuals, corporations and other organizations (including the Workers' Compensation Institute, which helps support its efforts) as well as partnering wish-granting organizations, GKTW has welcomed more than 132,000 families from all 50 states and more than 75 countries.
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