Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando Names Weekly Winner of Superhero Contest!

By July 11, 2017Company News

Orlando, FL (July 11, 2017) – Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando is proud to announce their Superhero of the week!

Jason Hajek was nominated Jeff Brown. Jason is an Orlando Police Officer. While conducting a traffic stop on July 23, 2013 he was shot twice. It has taken Jason a long time to recover, but he is now back on full duty. His dedication to the community deserves our recognition!

PRIZES

Winners receive a prize pack from Ripley’s including a lifetime pass to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and will be registered for Superhero Sweepstakes grand prize of $2500 plus $2500 for their favorite charity.

If you would like to nominate someone who makes a difference in our community, please go to ripleys.com/superhero-summer.  Winners will be announced weekly throughout the summer. This program is part of Ripley’s Superhero Summer, which includes DC Comics® character appearances over the summer with a portion of all proceeds on appearance days going to charity, and a Sweepstakes of $2500 for the winner and $2500 for their favorite charity.

On character appearance days, Ripley’s will show the film Look to the Sky by producer Brett Culp. Look to the Sky is a full-length film about children who have overcome incredible obstacles to give back. It is a truly inspirational film that celebrates the theme of our Superhero Summer, giving back and helping our community.

Ripley’s Superhero Summer character appearances are free with paid admission to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and are scheduled for the following dates for Orlando, Florida:

  • August 2 – Batman & Wonder Woman
  • September 9 – Superman

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MEDIA CONTACTS

Paul Hoffine
General Manager
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando
hoffine@ripleys.com
407-345-0501

Suzanne Smagala-Potts
Public Relations Manager
Ripley Entertainment
smagala@ripleys.com
Office: 407-345-8010 | Cell: 727-439-0136

About Ripley Entertainment
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 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 31 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.

ABOUT MILESTONE PRODUCTIONS
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