Historic Water Park ‘Firsts’ and Bahamas Getaway Auctioned for Charity

May 17, 2005-- Online charity auction to be the historic “First Family” on Opening Day at the new Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Gurnee, Ill and enjoy a winter getaway to the Bahamas.

Bidding starts at $1,000 for a once-and-a-lifetime experience to be the First Family to enter Six Flags Hurricane Harbor on Opening Day, May 28 and complete a series of exclusive “firsts” including, the first rides on three different water slides, and a vacation package to the Bahamas this winter. Auction proceeds benefit Gurnee’s Super Jake Foundation to fund cancer research at children’s hospitals throughout the country.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is the largest expansion in the 29-year history of Six Flags Great America. The new water park features 25 exhilarating water slides; Skull Island – the world’s largest interactive water playground; a massive wave pool; half-mile long adventure river and much more. Guests also can enjoy Six Flags Great America’s 100 thrilling attractions, including 13 world-class coasters, two interactive children’s areas and exciting shows for the whole family, all for one low admission price.

DETAILS:
The winning family will be introduced May 28 at the opening ceremonies for Six Flags Hurricane Harbor and receive “Red Carpet Treatment” that day including early entry into the park, the first rides on three different water slides and much more. Additional prizes include four season passes to Six Flags Great America and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor and a winter getaway to the Bahamas through Bannockbrook Travel.

WHEN:
Bidding is underway now and concludes at 12 a.m. CDT, May 24.

HOW:
Bid at www.ebay.com. Search keyword: “Six Flags Hurricane Harbor.”

WHY:
The Super Jake Foundation (www.justforjake.com) is named after Jake Widman, a four-year-old cancer survivor from Gurnee, Ill. The foundation raise funds for pediatric cancer research. Jake and his family will be on hand to accept this donation and accompany the “First Family” on their tour of SFHH on Opening Day.

TICKETS:
One-day admission tickets and season passes to Six Flags Great America are available for purchase at www.sixflags.com and all Jewel-Osco locations.

SOURCE Six Flags Great America