For Immediate Release
Baltimore, MD (December 12th, 2018) – Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Baltimore, Maryland concluded their year- long “Believe in Baltimore” project with a fun-filled family bash this past Sunday, December 9th, by hosting several students from Maree G. Farring Elementary, Graceland Park Elementary, Holabird Elementary and Johnston Square Elementary schools for an early Christmas.
The children who participated in the free event were joined by their family members who were treated to a night of fun, entertainment, and presents! Each participant received a new coat, lots of gifts and an opportunity to have private access with their families to all the Ripley attractions on the Inner Harbor. They also enjoyed a nice meal catered by Mission Barbeque in Canton. Other locations that assisted with items for the children and their families were: Kohl’s, Bath &Body Works, Target, Wal-Mart, and Burlington.
Ripley’s Believe in Baltimore project began in January of 2018. Ripley team members earned scholarships based on their involvement in the community. The team members from Ripley’s provided meals for the homeless, outdoor play equipment to schools in need, they spent time volunteering and reading to children in the community, and worked with numerous service agencies throughout the city to provide time, services and needed equipment.
“The project has just been such an inspiration to me and to the staff. To be able to give back to our community and help those in need while also assisting our team members to further their educational goals has been such an amazing experience. We love our city, the people who live here and to be able to give back to Baltimore has been a blessing.” Sarah Mitchell, the General Manager of Ripley’s attractions in Baltimore. Ripley Entertainment Inc. plans to continue the program in the future.
Sarah Mitchell
General Manager
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Baltimore
Office: 443-615-7878
mitchell@ripleys.com
Suzanne Smagala-Potts
Public Relations Manager
Ripley Entertainment Inc.
Office: 407-345-8010 x8148
smagala@ripleys.com
About Ripley Entertainment
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Baltimore is part of the Ripley Entertainment Inc. (www.ripleys.com) family of worldwide attractions, the global leader in location-based entertainment. More than 14 million people visit its 100-plus attractions in 11 countries each year. In addition to its 30 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in countries around the world. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the second-largest privately held company in Canada.
