June 5, 2009
Six Flags Friends Invites Guests To Help Cure Kids Cancer By Taking "A Walk In The Park"
Six Flags Magic Mountain To Hold Second Annual Walk-A-Thon Event June 20, 2009
Six Flags Friends, the philanthropic arm of Six Flags, and Cure Kids Cancer have teamed up once again to raise awareness and funding for pediatric cancers through its "A Walk In The Park" program. This unique walk-a-thon event will take place at all domestic Six Flags properties throughout the summer including Six Flags Magic Mountain on Saturday, June 20.
"A Walk In The Park" is intended to educate communities across the United States about the real need to find a cure for childhood cancers - the number one cause of death by disease among children. All funds raised at Six Flags Magic Mountain will benefit the local Children's Hospital Los Angeles. This year, the park honors Brandon Martinez as the "A Walk In The Park" Ambassador. Brandon is 14 years old and is being treated at Children's Hospital Los Angeles since he was nine years old after being diagnosed with Acute Lymphoma Leukemia (ALL). He is currently on his second round of chemotherapy and should be finished in May, 2010. Despite the challenges he has faced his short life, Brandon lives life to the fullest and is quick to share his story with everyone he meets. He represents only one of the millions of children affected by cancer in the United States.
Registration is now open. Those interested may visit www.walkintheparks.org for more information and to register to walk. Registration is $15 for an individual and $10 for those who join as a team of ten or more. All fees include breakfast the morning of the event, t-shirt and gift bag. Participants who raise at least $50 will receive a complimentary ticket to the park.
Guests who are unable to participate in the walk can purchase a Six Flags Friends handprint for $1 at any park location in support of the cause or make a one-time donation at any www.walkintheparks.org.
Six Flags Magic Mountain continues its commitment to provide better entertainment, better service and better value to its guests … and is also close to home. For just $10 more than the price of a single day's admission, thrill seekers can buy the best value-priced entertainment package with a 2009 Season Pass and enjoy the thrill park all day, every operating day - now - through the end of the 2009 season. A Six Flags Season Pass is good for unlimited visits, unlimited free concerts and special events and unlimited fun all year long. Plus, the Six Flags Season Pass is good at all Six Flags theme parks across the country. Season Passes can be purchased at the park or online at sixflags.com. For additional information, current operating days and hours, and to purchase a ticket, visit us on the internet at sixflags.com or call (661) 255-4111.
Six Flags Magic Mountain is located at 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia, north of Los Angeles off Interstate 5 at the Magic Mountain Parkway exit. The Park is open daily. For information call (661) 255-4111 or visit us online at sixflags.com for operating days and hours.
