Kidd's Kids
It's 24 hours before our annual trip to disney world with 55 sick children and their families and I'm in "gear-up" mode. I gotta put my game face on so I'm not one of those people that gets emotional around kids who are sick. I just keep telling myself to "ignore the obvious" and treat 'em like regular kids. Then I go to my room and cry. You would think after doing this for so many years, I might be somewhat immune to what I see now, but that's not the case. Every year, there's a new reason to relate the trip to my life and some personal revelation happens that turns me into a weepy bystander.
I feel so blessed that I get to experience this every year. As I get older, I think more and more about what will happen to Kidd's Kids after I stop doing the radio show. Will we have enough money to keep the trip going? Can someone pick it up and run with it? Of all the things I will miss about my amazing job, the Kidd's Kids trip is top of the list. I hope whoever is running it still lets me go after I retire from radio. :)
We'll be doing the show Friday and Monday mornings from Disney and I hope you'll make time to turn it on. For the best experience, WATCH the show on kiddnation.com or kiddlive.com. You'll get to actually see the kids we're talking about. If you can't watch in the morning, you can pull up those sites anytime during the day and catch the replay.
I can't close the blog without a sincere thanks to our listeners who come through for us in good economies and bad. This year, in one show we raised over four-hundred thousand dollars. That pays for the trip and even leaves a little left over for next year.
Thanks so much you guys! Next time we talk it will be from Orlando!
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Comment by Jenny on November 5, 2009 at 8:22am - I absolutely love that you do this for these kids. It shows so much about your character! I take care of a little girl who has special needs and while medically she is very healthy, she has many challenges in her life. I am so glad I can be apart of her everyday life and spend so much time with such a special person. She is the happiest child I've ever known. These kids probably have the trip of their lifetime, but I know you all receive something so different by helping these special little kids!
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Comment by Kidd Kraddick on November 5, 2009 at 6:52am - u guys are nice. thank you. All packed and ready to go!
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Comment by Brandon Freeman on November 4, 2009 at 11:14pm -
If people are smart they will never let this amazing foundation get left behind. Being a fan of the show since I was in middle school, the way that you guys give back on these trips is a very inspiring thing to me personally and really shows the value of helping people to just keep smiling and persevering through those tough times. Being a fellow emotional guy when it comes to these kids' stories that have been shared on the radio over the years, I just want to give you a big kudos for all you and your crew have done to show us, as listeners and fans, the true value of helping someone to have a truly special day. Thanks for all the laughs and keep up the good work.
P.S. One thing that my grandfather has told me my entire life is to "keep smiling" and I think that is something for everyone to take to heart, especially with organizations as special and moving as Kidd's Kids.
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Comment by Matthew De La Torre on November 4, 2009 at 3:46pm - Retirement? Kidd don't even say those words.
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Comment by Maria on November 4, 2009 at 2:48pm - I know you are all going to have a great time! And no talk about retiring please!!!!
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Comment by Suewin has gone nuts on November 4, 2009 at 2:15pm -
I love that you do this every year and have not grown tired of it. I also love that you get so much out of it personally. It really comes through on the show how compassionate you are and that make the show what it is, which is the best morning show ever!
Dont worry about retiring yet, because that's a long way off, the show is still running strong and I look forward to waking up every morning just to see what y'all will be talking about.
I'm very proud to be one of the listeners that dug deep in my pockets and found some money to offer up!
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Comment by Tammy on November 4, 2009 at 1:45pm - You are such a awesome man!! Such a heart! Have a great time on the trip.
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Comment by Dev on November 4, 2009 at 11:38am - Be safe, Kidd! Give them all hugs from me!
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Comment by Mrs.Cusack on November 4, 2009 at 10:41am - Sometimes tears are just a reaction of a kind heart... It reminds you of your humanity and your ability to connect with the world.. We will be listening and crying with ya as well... Make the best of it! Looking forward to see ya all when you get back on November 12....<3...E
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