\u266c original sound \u2013 Berks Weekly<\/a> <\/p>\n\u201cWe\u2019re here today thanks to Dorney Park\u2019s Day of Giving,\u201d said Ashley Hugg of CHOR Youth & Family Services. \u201cWe have some families here today from Berks County, Lehigh County, Doylestown, and they\u2019re all really excited to be out here with their family enjoying the day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hugg said the opportunity is especially meaningful for families served by the organization.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany of the families we serve face behavioral and mental health challenges, so opportunities like this give them a chance to spend quality time together, enjoy the community and create positive memories as a family,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The day began with a recognition ceremony honoring participating organizations before families were invited to enjoy exclusive early ride access and a full day of attractions throughout the park. Representatives from nonprofits including CHOR, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, A Kid Again, Valley Youth House, the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley and others attended the event.<\/p>\n
During the ceremony, Dorney Park officials highlighted the importance of creating opportunities for children and families to spend time together and build lasting memories.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday really is about celebrating our community, creating new memories for many children and families, bringing them together for a day of fun and connection,\u201d said Ryan Eldredge, public relations manager at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom<\/p>\n
Park Manager Kim Solis said the event reflects the park\u2019s commitment to serving the communities beyond its gates.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday is one of our most favorite days of the year because it reminds us that the experience that we create here can have an impact beyond the coasters, the water slides, the very loud carousel behind us,\u201d Solis said during the ceremony. \u201cIt\u2019s a day that brings together community, generosity, and the simple joy of making memories together.\u201d<\/p>\n
In an interview following the event, Solis said the park hopes experiences like Day of Giving help create lasting traditions for participating families.<\/p>\n
\u201cDorney Park has been here for over a century, so we are very focused on creating an environment and an experience that helps families build traditions and memories they can carry with them year after year,\u201d Solis said.<\/p>\n
Now an annual tradition, Dorney Park\u2019s Day of Giving is designed to strengthen partnerships with organizations serving children and families throughout the region while providing a day of fun and connection for those they support.<\/p>\n