WHAT: Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando will donate $2,000 to support first responders injured on the job
WHEN: Saturday, October 21
WHERE: Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 8201 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
He’s faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a hurricane, and this Saturday Superman will do what he does best – help those in need. At 10am on October 21, Superman will present a check for $2,000 from Ripley’s Believe It or Not! to a group that is dedicated to helping real life heroes. Hometown Heroes Alliance, formerly Mission Blue Inc., supports first responders who have been injured on the job.
During the month of October, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando is thanking first responders, including power linemen and women along with FEMA employees, for their service following Hurricane Irma. Admission is free for the first responder, and up to 3 of his or her guests will receive 50% off admission through October 31.
Superman was originally scheduled to visit the Orlando Odditorium on Saturday, September 9, but Hurricane Irma cancelled the appearance. The event, part of Ripley’s Superhero Summer Series, has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 21. Guests can meet Superman as part of the regular admission price.
Visitors also have the chance to be real life heroes. A blood drive will also be occurring from noon to 5 p.m. Those who donate blood will receive free admission to Ripley’s Odditorium.
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 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.
About Milestone Productions
Milestone Productions continues to build on a successful 40 year history specializing in character event programs, national theater tours, educational programming, promotional tours, and extraordinary corporate events worldwide. Every event should be a milestone. Visit us at www.milestoneproductions.org.
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MEDIA CONTACTS
Paul Hoffine
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
