Avondale, Arizona-based mattress manufacturer and licensing group King Koil partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida to sponsor 90 children for an evening at Disney’s Epcot Center in Orlando.
According to a news release, the children, ages 6 to 11, reside in the Orlando area, but most had never visited the park. At Epcot, they enjoyed dinner, see fireworks and experience rides and live entertainment.
“The program gives kids the best experience possible. Most of them are first-timers, so this means a lot to them. It is the most fun place on earth,” said Nicco Palmero, regional director of the Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida. “We are grateful to King Koil for making this special experience available to our children. It really means a lot to us and the children.”
The program was part of an annual meeting for mattress and home furnishings retail executives. Nearly 30 executives from King Koil and other companies in the industry participated.
“I look forward to doing something for the kids every year. It’s all about the kids and bringing smiles to their faces. I am thrilled that King Koil has the opportunity to do this,” said David Binke, CEO of King Koil.“We believe that while we gather for this annual conference to discuss the most pressing issues affecting our industry and learn from one another, we also need to be mindful of those less fortunate,”
King Koil has long supported charitable organizations that benefit children, often in conjunction with major annual bedding industry events. Past programs have included trips to Disney and a “Drive to Thrive” afternoon at Phoenix International Raceway, the news release said.
“I am a firm believer that we all have a responsibility to do good where we can, both as individuals and as corporate citizens,” Binke said.
