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                    RECENT EVENTS:
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KET takes local kids shopping for Sneakers!

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Kids Event Tickets had the pleasure to take local kids out for lunch and shopping for sneakers.  Who doesn't like a new pair of Kicks???
After lunch at a local favorite, the kids met up at the Lancaster Kohls Store.  With help from knowledgeable Kohls Associates, every kid walked away with sneakers in their favorite style and perfect fit.  From Nike and Under Armor, to Adidas and Sketchers, kids of every shape and size were able to take home a brand new pair of sneakers thanks to KET.



​KET provides tickets to the much ​sought after
Buffalo Bills vs Vikings game


Kids from Niagara Falls led by  teacher and coach Mike Esposito, enjoyed tickets to the game from KET and a special meet and greet with their friend Ike.

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Annual Shop with a Cop - Best Ever!

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The Annual Shop with a Cop event was bigger and better than ever in 2022.  37 Children from all areas of Buffalo took part in this year's event held at the Walmart on Walden Ave, Buffalo.  With funds provided by the Buffalo's DA's Office, the Buffalo Police Department, $2000 donated by Walmart and money from Kids Event Tickets, shopping carts were filled to the brim as each child purused the isles with a police expert/shopping-helper.  Presents, essentials, and many wish-list items were purchased to make the holidays perfect for each little shopper.  Santa kept things joyful and Mayor Brown cheerfully got into the action of helping with the gift choosing. Thanks to everyone who purchased a Super Bowl Raffle Ticket to help make this event a huge success. 

KET donates Buffalo Bandits Tickets

           It's great to be back attending
           Sporting and Cultural Events!
 
The Buffalo Bandits Lacrosse team kicked off their season on Dec. 3rd with the home opener against Albany.  Although the Bandits ended on the losing end, it could have easily gone either way with the final score of 11-10.  Pictured at right are kids from Niagara Falls who took advantage of the free tickets and the excitement with comes with Bandits Lacrosse. Their next game is 12/17 at Toronto!
​Good Luck Bandits!!!!
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  Buffalo Bisons Foundation and KET at Canal Side Roller Rink

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Thanks to the generous donation by the Buffalo Bisons Foundation, KET was able to distribute 500 Roller Skating tickets to local kids.  Tickets were distributed to kids at the Northtowns Boys and Girls Club, BPD Neighborhood Engagement Team and some fun loving kids from Renaissance House.  
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Kids Event Tickets Honored by Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown

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Kids Event Tickets was recently honored by Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown.  In a ceremony at East High School, KET was recognized for their commitment and support of local children and families.  Over the past few years KET has helped the BPD Neighborhood Engagement Team support community members with tickets to events, funds for Shop with a Cop, clothing drives,
​backpack give-a-ways and various food distributions.  

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Kids Event Tickets team up with Buffalo Police
to send local Family to Disney World

          As an extension of last year's Shop with a Cop event, 
          Kids Event Tickets was excited to help send  one 
          lucky Buffalo family on their dream vacation to 
          Disney World.  Rewarding kids for attending school,
          working hard, and doing what's right is what Kids
          Event Tickets is all about.  Thanks to the Buffalo Police
          Department and Captain Rogowski for all their efforts 
          to coordinate this amazing vacation. Also pictured - 
​          Mayor Byron Brown, Commissioner Gramaglia, and                         coordinator Tommy Champion.
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KET helps local family get ready for School.
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           KET helps local families enjoy free                  food from Checkers Food Truck
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KET takes local kids to Buffalo Bandits            Jurassic Park and Kids at the Movies

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Kids Event Tickets @ the Buffalo Bills Softball Game
KET helps raise funds for the Micah Hyde Foundation

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KET volunteers spread out over Sahlen's field Sunday to help raise funds for the Micah Hyde Foundation. In the wake of a hurting community, fans took comfort being together and finding ways to help.
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Kids Event Tickets 
at the
​Cleveland Indians


​Local kids from the Cleveland area attended the opening game of the Cleveland Cavaliers as they took on the Charlotte Hornets.  Thanks to Rallys / Checkers for their generous support feeding the kids and their families. 



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​KET works with Speedway Children's Charity
​to donate $40,000 to local children.

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Kids Event Tickets traveled to New Hampshire to help raise funds for Speedway Children's Charity.  11 KET Volunteers, supportive campers and generous race fans worked together to raise $80,535.  One lucky fan walked away with $40,267 while Speedway Children's Charities received the same.  Thanks to everyone for making this such an enjoyable and successful weekend!

    Buffalo Police treat kids to Blue Jays Game thanks to KET​

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On a hot July afternoon, Kids Event Tickets supplied the tickets for local kids and the Buffalo Police Neighborhood Engagement Team to attend the MLB game featuring Buffalo's adopted Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays.  With a couple of home runs in the game, Blue Jays fans were treated to a 6-3 victory, along with plenty of popcorn, pizza logs, and ice cream. It was a great day to be at a well attended event after a long year of pandemic separation.  

Essential Workers Appreciation 

          Annual  "Shop with a Cop" 

Kids Event Tickets was the sole sponsor of the Buffalo Police Department's Annual Shop with Cop event this year.  Kids from the local Buffalo area were treated to a $250 shopping extravaganza.  This heartwarming event provided children the opportunity to pair up with a city Police Officer and a Kohl's volunteer to purchase gifts for family members and get that much wanted gift for themselves.  
Pictured below: Kids, Cops, and Kohl's volunteers shopping at the Buffalo Kohl's store and Buffalo Target.  
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"Free Smoothies" for Kids and Families
@ S. Buffalo Police Department

Kids Event Tickets teamed up with the Buffalo Police Dept's Neighborhood Engagement Team to offer free Smoothies from a local food truck - The Blend.  Delicious healthy drinks were offered including the ever popular "Chunky Monkey", a yummy chocolate delight!  The P.A.L was also on site, giving away free bike helmets to all the young riders. Just another way Kids Event Tickets works to enrich the lives of local children.
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Kids Escaping Drugs Summer Picnic

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Kids at the Renaissance Campus enjoy a beautiful summer day at their Annual Picnic.  Residents, Staff, and Community Supporters were on hand to enjoy the barbecued lunch and the specialty desserts.  Kids Event Tickets provided the Food Truck, Sweet Hearth, for all who attended.  (PS - the Peanut Butter Pie is to die for!!)

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS @ KEYBANK CENTER, BUFFALO

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Friday, February 7th was the date the exciting Harlem Globetrotters came to Buffalo's KeyBank Center.  KET provided a memorable night for  125 kids and their families with tickets to the game and pizza and pop to satisfy the hungry fans. Even with a little scoreboard "adjustment" by the visiting Generals, the Harlem Globetrotters pulled off another win and brought plenty of fun and laughter to the arena.  A big Thanks to Kohl's volunteers who came out to help make this a special night for kids.  

                     6th Annual Verizon Bowl-a-thon

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January brought another Verizon Bowl-a-thon to Kids Event Tickets.  Island Lanes was the place and 20,000 pins was the goal.  With all lanes filled to capacity, we easily knocked down all those pins in no time. 
Children enjoyed pizza and cookies, while the adults dug into chicken wings and beverages.  
The girls in residence at Stepping Stones were our guests this evening.  They ate and bowled, laughed and mingled.  It was such an enjoyable evening for everyone.  
Thanks to the 15 Verizon Employees who made this possible - YOU ROCK!
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            DISNEY ON ICE COMES TO BUFFALO

Families from around Buffalo were treated to an entertaining evening as Disney on Ice visited KeyBank Arena.  Helping bring together this wonderful event were Officers from the Buffalo Police Department, Kohl's Associates in Action, and KET Volunteers.    
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UB Women's Basketball Entertain local kids

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​Niagara Falls Kids Represent
​@ Buffalo Bills Game

         

​​SHOP WITH A COP

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 Buffalo's NET brings kids to MLL Bandits​ game.

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Kids from Buffalo Police Dept's  Neighborhood Engagement Team start the night enjoying the Bandit's Buffet before heading up to watch the Buffalo Bandits take on the New England Black Wolves.
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Officers from the Buffalo Police Dept. bring local kids to Kohl's for some special Christmas gifts.  Money was donated by the Buffalo DAs office and Kids Event Tickets
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​Kids, Kohls, and Cubs

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​Kids from the Boys and Girls Club of Chicago enjoyed a night out with tickets from Kids Event Tickets to see the Cubs take on the LA Dodgers.   On a cool April night, the kids were able to watch their hometown Cubs stay strong down the stretch to beat the Dodgers 7-6.
Pictured above are some of the kids from the Boys and Girls Club along with volunteers from the Harlem-Irving Kohl's Store and of course, the statue of hometown hero - Ernie Banks.  

  Frozen Four comes to Buffalo

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Thanks to Minnesota Golden Gophers fan Vaughn and his generous donation, local hockey fan Colin attended the Frozen Four college hockey tournament in Buffalo.  


​KET visits Yankees


     Miami Marlins and P.A.L.

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​Kids Event Tickets was excited
to donate game tickets to the 
Boys and Girls Club of Harlem
as the Yankees took on the
Chicago White Sox.  The first
days of Spring brought out the
sunshine and 70' temps plus a
big win for the Yankees.

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                    Kids Event Tickets helps "Dream Come True"

A local student at Lackawanna High School had one big wish - Cornell wanted to see Ariana Grande live. With some help from Mary Frangooles Tarnowski who contacted Kids Event Tickets, and Jen Willats, a teacher at Lackawanna, Cornell's dream came true.  Check out this video and watch as Cornell gets his wish...


​Boston Celtics and Charlestown HS

Buffalo Police Neighborhood Engagement Team attends Sabres

December brought an amazing opportunity for basketball enthusiasts from Charlestown High School.  With KET providing the tickets, students enjoyed a trip to TD Garden to watch their hometown Celtics take on the Atlanta Hawks.  Check out the fun picts below:
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Kids Event Tickets also worked with the Shamrock Foundation's 50/50 Raffle to raise funds for local kids.  Here's our youngest volunteer showing her expert salesmanship while helping her community.
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Kids from "Take me out to the Ballpark"                 enjoy hometown games @                                      Bills and Sabres

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                                                                          Jay-Z and Beyonce in Buffalo

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​Thanks to the generosity of donor Shelagh Prysiazny, kids from CFS Morey House were treated to the number one concert of the summer as Jay-Z and Beyonce hit the stage at New Era Field.  The boys enjoyed an evening of incredible music, excited fans and an experience they'll remember forever. 
​Thanks Shelagh!

  Grounds for Sculpture

A beautiful day was on tap for the Boys and Girls Club of Mercer County, NJ. as they visited the Grounds for Sculpture.  Children were able to experience contemporary sculpture through group activities and a sculpture scavenger hunt.

Lion King @ Shea's PAC

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20 kids and volunteers attended Opening Night of The Lion King at Shea's Theater in Buffalo.  Such an opulent theater and visually stimulating performance for some very special children.  

Buffalo Sabres - Kids & Kohl's

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Kids Escaping Drugs enjoyed an evening at a recent Buffalo Sabres game.  Although the kids were camera shy, the Associates in Action  from N. Amherst and Buffalo Kohls took  time out for a picture.  

                                                                    Night at the Panthers

Local kids from South Florida enjoyed an evening with the Florida Panthers.  In a tough game against the Kings, the Panthers came up short but the kids had a great time.  Thanks to Kohl's for continually supporting KET.

KET at Boston Celtics

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Charlestown High School Girls Basketball Team enjoys a night with the Celtics.

                                                            Cleveland Indians-Kohl's&Kids

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​On a sunny Sunday afternoon kids and families from the Cleveland PAL attend the Indians game as the Tribe swept the Kansas City Royals 7-0.  Kohl's AIA helped out to support local kids.  

Lake Erie Monsters entertain kids.

Cleveland Cavaliers Foundation/Monsters Community Fund donated 150 tickets to the local under-served children and Kohl's Associates along with their friends and families.  Fans were treated to the Lake Erie Monster rising from the ice as smoke billowed from its mouth.  
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After 3 periods the score was tied taking the game to overtime.  The Monsters prevailed over the Milwaukee Admirals to make the final score 2-1.

jetBlue sponsors Bowlathon

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September brought about another fun afternoon with KET's Bowlathon.  JetBlue and Kohls helped out as kids from Connor's Children Center, the Buffalo Police Explorers, and young folks from Renaissance House all pitched in to knock down over 20,000 pins.  Pizza and Chicken Wings made the bowling even better, and completed the entertaining afternoon.

Little Leagues @ Marlins Park

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Local Miami Little Leagues enjoy the rare opportunity to watch hometown hero Alex Rodriguez, as the NY Yankees visit Marlins Park.
BUFFALO MAYOR BYRON BROWN gets in the action at the Bisons game during the 50/50 Raffle.  Mayor Brown is pictured here with volunteers from the Lancaster Kohl's store.
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KET attends Celtics Game

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Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers
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Kids Event Tickets was very excited to send kids from the Brandon Treatment Center to TD Garden to watch the Celtics beat the 76ers.
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Volunteers from local Kohl's Associates in Action help at the Celtics Game.

Kids Event Tickets gives Helicopter Ride

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Kids Event Tickets teamed up with Rainbow Air Helicopter Rides to send a couple of very deserving graduates soaring over Niagara Falls. Graduates of the Renaissance Campus in W. Seneca; Amy Bidell-DeRego and Peter Goretti took an amazing helicopter ride over Niagara Falls all compliments of Rainbow Air and VP- Pat Proctor. Pictured above from left: Ty Gallagher-KET, Peter Goretti, Amy Bidell-DeRego, Jodie Altman and Tim Smith - Renaissance Staff and Pat Proctor - Rainbow Air

2nd Star Wars Night for KET

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Kids Event Tickets made a big splash at the June 7th Buffalo Bisons Star Wars Night.  At the packed house event, KET donated 600 tickets to area children along with their chaperons and volunteers.  With picture perfect weather, everyone was able to enjoy the many characters both in the stands and on the field as the Bisons took on the Syracuse Chiefs.  In the end, the Bisons lost 6-3 but the world was saved - that is until next year when the Star Wars saga returns to Coca Cola Field.

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KET joins in the cheering at Coca Cola Field

Kids,Kohl's and the Sabres!

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Over 100 kids and chaperons were on hand for the Buffalo Sabres hockey game.  Kids from The Boys and Girls Club of Black Rock, Renaissance House, and Connor's Children Center all turned out to see the Sabres beat the San Jose Sharks.  A special thanks to all the Kohl's Associates that helped out and made this a very special night for all!

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A quick shot just before puck drop.

Verizon sponsors Bowl-a-thon

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Over 150 participants came out for the 2nd Annual Bowlathon held at Island Lanes. 
The goal was to knock down  20,000 pins but our group of awesome bowlers were able to knock down over 22,000 pins with the help of Verizon volunteers.  Kids from Conner's Children Center, Renaissance House, and the Boys and Girls club were some of the participants. 
Other volunteers came out to help; thanks to representatives from Kohl's, Walmart, and Bank of America.

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Enjoying every moment of the Bowl-a-thon, sponsored by Verizon.

                                                         A Night w/the Buffalo Bandits                

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People's Inc. on their way into the Buffalo Bandits Lacrosse game. Gap Rep Megan joins in.
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Kids from Conner's Center get a lift from their SAC mentors.

KET at a Buffalo Bills Game

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KET sends kids to a Bills game!

KET and Tampa Bay Lightning

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Kids from The Children's Home in Tampa enjoy an evening with the Tampa Bay Lightning and KET

The GAP represents @ Bisons

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Local GAP representative Matt, gives a big thumbs up as he enjoys the baseball  game at Coca-Cola Field.  On this sold out night featuring Star Wars characters and Light Sabers, Kids ET hosts local kids to an enjoyable  night of home-runs, popcorn and a live rendition of the Battle of the Jedi.

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Another Home Run!!!!
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KET Sponsors Basketball Team

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St. Augustine's boys basketball team attended the Canisius College summer basketball camp through the help of Kids Event Tickets.  KET provided the transportation, lunches and covered the registration fees.  The boys enjoyed the drills and skills while getting ready for the upcoming 2019 basketball season.  Good Luck boys!

                                                                 Maid of the Mist Fun

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Local boys and girls enjoyed an afternoon at Niagara Falls as they experienced a ride on the Maid of the Mist.  After a ride through the mighty falls, the kids enjoyed pizza and wings with volunteers from Kohl's.
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                                                                    Annual Kids Bowl-a-thon

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Island Lanes was the sight of the Annual Bowl-a-thon sponsored by Verizon.  Area children were able to take part in a fun filled night of bowling and snacks.  More than 21,000 pins were knocked down in an effort to achieve our goal.  Thanks to our friends from N. Amherst Kohls for their support.

New Years Eve @ TD Garden

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KET and the Boston Celtics bring in the New Year with a win as they beat the Brooklyn Nets 108-105.  Kids from the area's Summit Basketball League attended the game with their donated tickets from KET.  

                                                     KET @ Bandits Game

Kids Event Tickets provided 100 tickets to a recent Buffalo Bandits Lacrosse Game.  Local kids and area volunteers attended the fun filled evening downtown.  

P.A.L. attends Cavaliers Game

The Cleveland Police Athletic League brought kids to the Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball game as the Cav's and LaBron James beat the Jazz 109-100

NY Islanders & Angies House

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Kids from Angies House enjoy an evening at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn as the Islanders took on the San Jose Sharks.  

Kids Event Tickets @ Kohl's Carnival

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KET donated water, juice pouches and soda for the 2nd Annual Kohl's Kids Carnival on Staten Island.  KET Volunteer- Jarod, helps local kids decide which drink will hit the spot on a warm day in July.

Bowl-a-thon at Island Lanes

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                                                                  Kohl's & Kids at Camden Yards

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Thanks to the Kohl's AIAs  from Middle River and Glen Burnie for their participation at the Baltimore Orioles game as the Oakland A's visited Camden Yards.
Area kids were treated to an action filled game as the Orioles scored 18 runs to beat the A's 18-2!

Lego Movie at Coca Cola Field

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It was another great night at Coca Cola Field compliments of the Buffalo Bisons.  The Lego Movie looks amazing on the Center Field Score Board as fans settle in on the field with family and friends.  The movie was free compliments of the Bisons and Kids Event Tickets provided some lucky fans with snacks and drinks.

Opening Day-Buffalo Bisons Baseball

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Local girls came out to take in Opening Day at Coca Cola Field as the Buffalo Bisons dropped a close one to the Rochester Red Wings.  Staying dry in their Suite, the girls enjoyed a fun filled afternoon.  

 Verizon supports KET with 3rd Annual     Bowl-a-thon

WNY Verizon employees came together to help raise funds for KET at the 3rd Annual Bowlathon.  Along with Verizon employees, kids from the Renaissance Campus Stepping Stones and Conners Children Center joined in the bowling fun.  With pizza, wings, and drinks provided, everyone involved had a great time.
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Renaissance Campus enjoys a night with Canisius Hockey

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Kids Event Tickets provided Renaissance Campus with tickets to the Canisius College Hockey game as the Griffins took on the Black Nights from Army.  In a tough battle Canisius lost to Army 1-2.  Even with the loss, the boys from Renaissance House enjoyed the newly open Harbor Center and the downtown Buffalo experience.

KET and Next Generation Ct. attend Yankees Game

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The Next Generation Center of the Children's Aid Society attended a Yankees Game as they took on the Chicago White Sox courtesy of Kids Event Tickets.  On a beautiful day in the Bronx, the group of teens enjoyed the summer afternoon, an outing with friends, and another win by their hometown team.  "Designed by and for teens, the Next Generation Center combines programs and support services in a youth driven, welcoming environment." 

Kids Event Tickets and Frozen

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Kids Event Tickets took part in the Buffalo Bisons movie night where kids were treated to the movie      Frozen compliments of the Bisons.  KET added to the excitement by providing food vouchers for kids from the Boys and Girls Club and Conner's Children Center. Fans were able to sit on the field or pick any seat in the house.  It was a beautiful night in Buffalo and an enjoyable evening for everyone.

KET at Kohl's Kids Carnival

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Kids Event Tickets took part in the Kohl's Carnival held at the Kohl's store in Staten Island, NY.  With hundreds of kids visiting the Carnival, Kids Event Tickets handed out complimentary water, soda, and juice pouches to all who attended.  The kids had a great time with face painting, clowns, jewelry making, bounce houses, and the ever popular Dunk Tank.  It was a day of fun, entertainment, and awareness all centered around local children and the organizations that serve them.
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​KET visits Miami Marlins

1000 Tickets were donated by Kids Event Tickets to Children's organizations in the S. Florida area.  Hundreds of kids attended the Marlins baseball game as they took on the Phillies.  One of the evening's highlights was throwing out the First Pitch.  KET chose the Ann Storck Center and long time Marlins fan; Lenny to go down on the field and throw out the First Pitch.  All the excitement was captured by Miami's Channel 7 News.  After the game the kids were treated to the biggest Fireworks display of the season. The kids had a blast, Lenny will never forget the experience and KET had another successful event!
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KET and Canisius Hockey 

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Children from the Boys and Girls Club of Buffalo enjoyed an evening with Canisius College Hockey.  In an exciting game against Mercyhurst, the Golden Griffins won the game 4-3.  Attending the game along with the Boys and Girls Club were Plymouth Crossroads and volunteers from Kohl's and Bank of America.  It was an exciting night for all the KET participants.


KET spends a day with the Baltimore Orioles

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What a great day it was for Kids ET as over 100 people attended the Baltimore Orioles game as they played the Toronto Blue Jays.  Three different children's organizations had tickets to the game.  The picture at right shows some of the kids sitting high up in the shade watching the game.  It was a hot one-93' but what a great day for some of the kids in Baltimore.  A Special Thanks to the Kohl's Associates in Action who came out to make the day an extra special one for all. 

KET at Bisons Star Wars Night

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KOHL'S ASSOCIATES IN  ACTION
Associates from local Kohl's stores attended the Bisons Baseball game with 120 kids from local organizations.
It was a beautiful Buffalo night with kids and Light Sabers filling the park. To  complete the evening, the Bisons won 6-3!

Kids Event Tickets visits Yankees Game

Kids from MInds Matter in NY spend a wonderful evening at a                                Yankees game thanks to KET.
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