CLAYTON, N.C., November 25 -- Game Technologies, Inc., announced today they have begun a test program with the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Eastern North Carolina. The program, called TripKids for Wish Kids, will provide Game Technologies' newly released TripKid Travel Buddy dolls for youngsters traveling through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Over 50% of the Make-A-Wish children choose a trip as their wish, most often to Disney World. "A trip is one of the greatest gifts you can give a child," said Cindy Williams, Development Associate. "It provides something to look forward to, an exciting adventure, and wonderful memories, something every child really needs. We hope TripKids for Wish Kids will encourage the children to record their adventures, to keep their memories fresh and vivid."
Under the agreement, Game Technologies will donate one TripKid doll for every 10 dolls sold at retail by the company. Game Technologies sells the TripKids at their website, www.tripkids.com, and by toll-free phone (800-948-9374), fax or mail order. The test program, which began on November 23, will run for at least 60 days. A number of TripKids have been donated in advance to provide to Make-A-Wish kids who will be traveling in the upcoming weeks.
"If the TripKids for Wish Kids program is successful on a local level, we plan to expand it," said company Executive VP, and the product's inventor, LeeAnne Poole. Make-A-Wish Foundation currently has 78 Chapters in the United States, including the National Office in Phoenix, AZ, and 23 International Affiliates. The mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. Ms. Poole adds, "We would be very pleased to know that, through the TripKids for Wish Kids program, kids and families all over the world will have a personal record of a wonderful time in a special child's life."
On November 11, 2002, Game Technologies debuted its newest licensed product, the TripKid® Travel Buddy, a 15" soft-bodied doll designed as a travel companion. Each doll comes with its own backpack containing a special passport and three blank travel journals. The passport has sticker "passport stamps", and a US map. The journals contain packing lists, simple travel games and journaling tips. Additional information is available at the company's website: www.tripkids.com.
Game Technologies, Inc. also develops, markets, and distributes the board game "Rules of the Game". The product features scenarios from basketball, football, baseball and golf, and challenges players to "make the call". Rules of the Game CD-ROM is currently under license to Infogrames, Inc.
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