Bert's Big Adventure Makes a Splash with Summer Reunion

Staff Report

The 7th Annual Bert’s Big Adventure Splash Bash Reunion Adventure took place on Monday, June 2nd at the Piedmont Park Conservancy Aquatic Center. More than 130 Bert’s Big Adventure family members from across multiple states were in attendance.

See here for lots of photos from the big fun event.
 
The families, joined by the Bert’s Big Adventure staff and a handful of volunteers enjoyed some fun in the sun in and around the pool. Moe’s Southwest Grill provided a taco bar for everyone to enjoy, and Tikiz Shaved Ice & Ice Cream was the perfect dessert for the hot summer day. The W Atlanta - Buckhead Hotel provided four guest rooms for Bert's Big Adventure's out of town families for the duration of their stay.
 
“The summer reunions are a great time for everyone to reconnect and have some fun together,” said Bert Weiss, co-founder of Bert’s Big Adventure, in the release. “We are so thankful for our sponsors who help make the reunions memorable for these families.”
 
The Splash Bash Reunion Adventure is a part of Bert’s Big Adventure’s year-round programs supporting families who have attended their annual trip. The Reunions help to create magical moments and long-lasting friendships between families who are dealing with similar life struggles. For more information and to nominate a family for the 2015 Bert’s Big Adventure trip, visit www.bertsbigadventure.org.
 
Established in 2002, Bert’s Big Adventure is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a magical, all-expenses-paid, five-day journey to Walt Disney World® for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families. To qualify for Bert’s Big Adventure, children must be between the ages of 5 and 12, live in “The Bert Show” radio listening area, prove financial need and have never been to Walt Disney World®.

Following the annual trip, Bert’s Big Adventure provides year-round support through initiatives such as the Reunion Adventures, the Fairy Godparent volunteer program and additional charitable services. The trip and programs create a community of families that establish lasting friendships with others facing similar challenges. Online at www.bertsbigadventure.org, facebook.com/bertsbigadventure and twitter.com/bertsbigadv.