Bert's Big Adventure Surprises Families with Trip of a Lifetime

Bert’s Big Adventure is a nonprofit organization that provides an all expenses-paid five-day trip to Walt Disney World® for children with chronic or terminal illnesses and their families. On Wednesday, December 16th, Bert’s Big Adventure founder and ’The Bert Show’ radio show host, Bert Weiss, and co-founder Stacey Weiss surprised two deserving children and their families with the news that they will be joining the 2016 trip to Walt Disney World®. With the help of a team of Disney characters, Weiss and Bert’s Big Adventure staff traveled to the homes of 11-year old Marley E. who suffers from Antiphospholid Syndrome and Lupus and 12-year old Autumn M. who is fighting Lymphoblastic Lymphoma to share the news. Fur Bus donated transportation on behalf of the organization to make these fun surprises a true experience for the chosen families.

Established in 2002, Bert’s Big Adventure is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a magical, all-expenses-paid, five-day journey to Walt Disney World® for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families. To qualify for Bert’s Big Adventure, children must be between the ages of 5 and 12, live in “The Bert Show” radio listening area, prove financial need and have never been to Walt Disney World®. Following the annual trip, Bert’s Big Adventure provides year-round support through initiatives such as the Reunion Adventures, the Fairy Godparent volunteer program and additional charitable services. The trip and programs create a community of families that establish lasting friendships with others facing similar challenges.