Take “A Walk In The Park” to Help Cure Kids’ Cancer

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cure Kids Cancer and Six Flags Friends, the philanthropic arm of Six Flags, Inc. are pleased to announce “A Walk In The Park”, a unique event taking place at 12 Six Flags locations on Sept. 6 and 7, 2008. The walk-a-thon will raise money and awareness for pediatric cancer to benefit children’s hospitals throughout the nation.

Six Flags will open their gates early for the 2K walks. Participants will enjoy a family-friendly morning filled with entertainment, refreshments and a chance to win prizes including Six Flags Season Passes, a Nintendo Wii Gaming System and tickets to the American Music Awards.

Additionally, Six Flags Friends is offering a free ticket to anyone who registers to walk and raises $100 for the cause by Sept. 4, 2008. After Sept. 4, participants must raise $250 to be eligible for a free ticket, but can purchase a discounted admission ticket valid the day of the walk. A portion of all walk discounted ticket sales will be donated to Cure Kids Cancer.

Local children with cancer will serve as walk Ambassadors, reflecting the broad demographics of children with cancer, as this disease is no respecter of age, gender, socioeconomic background or national origin. The funding raised at each park will be donated to the local children’s hospital in the area that helped treat the Ambassadors.

“As a pediatric cancer survivor, I understand the struggles these kids have to endure and ‘A Walk In The Park’ is a way to help children battling cancer enjoy the wonders of childhood as we work to find cures for pediatric cancers,” said Jami Brinton, Director of Cure Kids Cancer.

“‘A Walk In The Park’ is the first of many Six Flags Friends programs that provide an opportunity for our guests and employees to give back with the excitement and thrill that is Six Flags’ signature,” said Jessica King, Director of Six Flags Friends. “By opening up our gates for important causes like this, we hope to make a positive impact on the surrounding Six Flags communities.”

The following is the schedule of all upcoming “A Walk in the Park” events. To learn more or to register for “A Walk In The Park” visit www.walkintheparks.org.

AUGUST 31, 2008

SIX FLAGS KENTUCKY KINGDOM: LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

SIX FLAGS AMERICA: BALTIMORE, MARYLAND/WASHINGTON DC

SIX FLAGS GREAT ESCAPE: LAKE GEORGE, NEW YORK

SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS: DALLAS, TEXAS

SEPTEMBER 7, 2008

SIX FLAGS DISCOVERY KINGDOM: VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA

SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE: JACKSON, NEW JERSEY

SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

SIX FLAGS NEW ENGLAND: SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS

SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA: ATLANTA, GEORGIA

SIX FLAGS ST. LOUIS: ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

About Cure Kids Cancer:

Cure Kids Cancer is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving and saving the lives of children with cancer by raising funds for local pediatric programs. The 170 Cure Kids Cancer hospitals provide diagnosis, life-saving cancer treatments, cutting-edge research and pediatric cancer education programs that help children with cancer and their families find hope for the future. Your donation goes to the local hospital that helps children with cancer in your community.

About Six Flags Friends:

Six Flags Friends is a series of programs throughout the Six Flags family of parks that make a difference in communities by encouraging local involvement, supporting the mission of various non-profit organizations, and bringing the thrill of Six Flags to children and families across North America.

About Six Flags, Inc.

Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company with 20 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Founded in 1961, Six Flags has provided world class entertainment for millions of families with cutting-edge, record-shattering roller coasters and appointment programming and special events such as the weekly Summer Concert Series, Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park. Now 47 years strong, Six Flags is recognized as the preeminent thrill innovator. Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly-traded corporation (NYSE:SIX) headquartered in New York City.