We drove to one of the most magical places on Eart

Golden Retriever Life

We drove to one of the most magical places on Earth — a village where kids battling critical illnesses are told “YES” to everything. Yes to ice cream for breakfast. Yes to skipping the lines at theme parks. Yes to being a kid again. 💜 @gktwvillage is a nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides cost-free, weeklong vacations to children with critical illnesses and their families. Since opening, they’ve welcomed over 200,000 children from 77 countries, giving families the chance to laugh, heal, and make memories that last forever. We visited during their weekly Halloween party — an unforgettable night filled with costumes, candy trails, and more joy than we could’ve imagined. Thanks to a recent $10,000 MrBeast challenge, we were able to donate to the Village so even more kids can have their wishes come true. One of the most moving places here is the Castle of Miracles, where every wish child decorates a gold star and places it inside the castle — a permanent reminder that they are loved, seen, and part of something magical forever. ✨ Other incredible things we saw: 🍦 Ice cream from 7:30am–9pm (yes, dessert for breakfast!) ♿ All rides are fully ADA accessible 🎬 A zero-entry, dive-in movie theater with wheelchair access 🏠 Families stay in villas (some up to 7 guests!) for 6 nights, 7 days 🎡 Wish families go to the front of the line at Disney, Universal, and more 🔬 They even have a hands-on STEM Wonder Lab! And it all runs on heart: 💫 1,800 volunteer shifts are filled every week 💫 93¢ of every $1 donated goes straight to the families If you’re planning a trip to Central Florida or live nearby, please consider volunteering even just one day. You’ll walk away changed — and help create memories that truly last a lifetime. #goldenretrieverlife #GKTWVillage #spreadsmiles #wishkids #smile

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Jane

17 days ago

As if you couldn’t get more amazing. You’re all so kind. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

MyGolden Gio

17 days ago

How do you guys always get me crying? This is so beautiful!! Thank you so much for sharing 😍we had no idea about this place! We will happily volunteer for a day when we visit Florida ❤️those smiles are priceless🥰

Pearl The Golden Girl & Liz Lang | Golden Retriever

16 days ago

So special, love this so much

Ashley Haddock, FNTP

16 days ago

Bawling happy tears. I truly can’t think of anything more fun or rewarding than what you give people with Ellie and Emma. You guys are amazing. 💜

Charlie The Therapy Dog & Family

16 days ago

God Bless you! Love your Georgia Buddies and friends, Charlie, Jack'son, and Ollie

Leeann

16 days ago

Amazing! Why am I not surprised that you spread more smiles! Keep up the good work. ❤️

ⓝⓐⓒⓗⓞ 😈

17 days ago

This is amazing! 🥹❤️

ANASTAGIA PIERRE

17 days ago

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Claudia Marcela Usqueda

16 days ago

Que placer ver todo el amor que comparten!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Laika

17 days ago

This is so sweet ❤️❤️❤️

Maureen Mullane Pierce

16 days ago

So beautiful!! ❤️

Jocelyn Ancheta

16 days ago

Wow this is amazing!!! You guys are awesome and love all the work you guys do!

Kira Parson

16 days ago

Son maravillosas pues las criado y educado con mucho Amor, eres un Padre increíble de Ellie & Emma... LOVE 💞 Only 💞 LOVE

genesisptan

16 days ago

❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍

MakeLife Golden

17 days ago

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