NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Travelzoo (Nasdaq:TZOO), a global Internet media company, has honored Adam Peet, an 8-year old boy from Wichita, Kan., for the holiday toy drive that he organized for needy children in his community. Travelzoo presented Adam, his parents and his brother with a surprise 4-day trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. on last Thursday's broadcast of the nationally syndicated program 'The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet.'
"We are honored to present Adam and his family with a trip to acknowledge his gracious efforts this holiday season," said Shirley Tafoya, President of Travelzoo North America. "Travelzoo is about inspiring and enriching people's lives every day. Adam's selfless efforts will enrich many lives this holiday season and hopefully inspire others to do the same."
This is the second year Adam has collected holiday toys for needy children in his community. With the goal of collecting 1,000 toys, Adam enlisted the help of his family, neighbors, church, school, and retailers including the local Best Buy and Warren Theaters. He has collected 703 toys to date, which is nearly five times more than last year. The toys collected by Adam and his team will be donated to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Wichita.
Travelzoo presented Adam and his family with a 4-day trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. where they will be staying at the Regal Sun Resort, the newest resort in Downtown Disney. Travelzoo purchased the trip.
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