The Story of Our Biggest Giveaway Yet
2024 marked a milestone for Enchanted Fairies as we launched our most ambitious initiative to date—the Magical Adventure Giveaway.
We first launched this giveaway in September of 2023, mainly as a way to give back and to create a buzz throughout our community, but to our surprise, OVER 9,000 families entered to win and help spread the mission of our partners. For three lucky families, this dream became a reality. But this giveaway was more than just prizes; it was about creating lasting memories and spreading magic. Because of this, we could take 3 families on a dream vacation to Disney World (and $10,000 cash) and, most importantly, donate $500,000 to children’s charities.
Why We Do What We Do
At Enchanted Fairies, we believe in using our platform to inspire hope and transform lives. The charities we partnered with exemplify this mission:
- Inspiring Children’s Foundation: Empowering at-risk youth through education, mindfulness, and mentoring.
- Base Camp: Providing comfort and connection to families facing illness through hospital visits, camps, and events.
- Kidds Kids: Bringing joy to children with life-altering conditions by gifting unforgettable trips to Walt Disney World.
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Leading the fight against childhood cancer with groundbreaking care and treatment, all at no cost to families.
We’re incredibly humbled by their work and hope they bring to the world. Without them, many children would slip through the cracks, and it’s because of this that we do what we do.
Creating Magical Memories in Orlando & Disney World
Our 3 winners’ – the Speak Family, Stoutinberg Family, and Quinonez Family – began their journey with a visit to our beautiful Orlando studio, where they experienced a VIP Enchanted Fairies photo session with our creator & founder, Dan. During each shoot, the families were presented with their check for $10,000 and a mini celebration – a very surreal moment for all of us. The families did an amazing job on set; the day was beautiful, magical, and overwhelmingly emotional for all. To make the session extra special, each family will receive a hand-painted 30×40 portrait, an extremely exclusive secret menu item only offered for special occasions like this, to remember this once-in-a-lifetime day.
And speaking of special occasions, we didn’t want the families to worry about purchasing any Disney swag while at the park, so we made sure to create personalized goodie bags for all the kids.
The Quinonez Family: Aurora and Ariel. The Speak family: Elsa, Marvel & Star Wars. The Stoutingberg Family: Cinderella, Minnie Mouse, and Black Panther. And, of course, we couldn’t forget about the parents; all received Christmas Mickey ears & matching backpacks!
During our 2-day trip to Disney World, the families visited Magic Kingdom & Hollywood Studios! We routinely checked in with the families with gifts such as one-of-a-kind fairy wings, bubble wands, light-up necklaces, ice cream bars, and rice crispy treats. It was Christmas time at the park, so this experience was even more magical for the families than ever imagined. I’ll never forget the look on the kid’s face when they saw the castle light up for the first time or when Tinker Bell flew across the crowd, beginning the show. It was an experience we will cherish forever.
Thank You for Believing in the Magic
This giveaway was a dream come true, not just for the families but for everyone involved. To everyone who participated, donated, or supported us in any way: thank you. Your generosity made it possible for us to create unforgettable moments and support these life-changing charities.
For over 12 years, We have been dedicated to giving back to children’s charities. With over 40 locations and growing, our ability to make a difference has expanded, but it’s a mission we couldn’t achieve without the support of our incredible community. Every fairy tale photo shoot contributes to this cause, helping us lift up children and families who need it most.
We’re eternally grateful.
Stay Magical,
Aileen Avikova, Founder
