{"id":1284,"date":"2026-09-18T01:18:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T07:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/ranny\/?p=1284"},"modified":"2026-09-18T18:19:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T00:19:44","slug":"celebrate-kids-first-35th-anniversary-and-win-a-trip-to-portugal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/ranny\/2026\/celebrate-kids-first-35th-anniversary-and-win-a-trip-to-portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate KIDS FIRST! 35th Anniversary (And Win a Trip to Portugal!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-15726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/malorysailcascais-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"133\" \/>For 35 years, KIDS FIRST! has helped parents and educators navigate youth media. From honest reviews to red-carpet interviews by our 65 youth reporters, we empower families to make informed media choices.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">To celebrate our official 35th Anniversary on <strong data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"46\">September 26<\/strong>, we\u2019re giving back to the supporters who make our mission possible.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\"><strong data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Donate by September 26 for 35th Anniversary Perks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><strong data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Donate Any Amount:<\/strong> Automatically enters you into our Grand Sweepstakes!<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><strong data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Donate $25 or More:<\/strong> Unlocks exclusive KIDS FIRST! supporter rewards <em data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"68\">plus<\/em> your sweepstakes entries.<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"><strong data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Anniversary Early Bird Incentive:<\/strong> Give by <strong data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\">September 26<\/strong> to join our special 35th Anniversary Celebration list! <em data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"110\">(Campaign runs through October 17).<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><strong data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Sweepstakes Prizes Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><strong data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Grand Prize:<\/strong> A trip for two to Portugal!<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"><strong data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Featured Prize:<\/strong> An afternoon visit with legendary ventriloquist Mallory Lewis and Lamb Chop.<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"><strong data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Plus:<\/strong> Additional runner-up prizes and rewards!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.rallyup.com\/kidsfirst-portugal2027\/Campaign\/Details\">Donate Before Sept 26 &amp; Enter the Sweepstakes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,0\"><em data-path-to-node=\"11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">No purchase or donation necessary to enter or win. 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