Through the idea of Traditions, a collection of unique holiday events, Sunriver Resort and its partners have developed a very special event benefiting over 200 vulnerable children and their families living in Deschutes County. The idea behind this event, which has been named "Wonderland Express," is to provide these families with a memorable holiday experience filled with fun and laughter. The 2009 event, hosting families from Madras south to LaPine and west to Sisters, was an overwhelming success and we are hoping, with your help, to touch even more families in 2010. This year's event is being held on December 12, 2010

In addition to a special holiday meal, each family attending the event will enjoy an ice cream sundae bar, sponsored by Eberhard's Dairy, a hay wagon ride, arts and craft activities, build-an-animal, and a visit from Santa with presents and stockings for the kids. Each family will receive a professional-quality family photograph, warm winter items, groceries to take home plus much, much more.

Families invited are randomly identified through the Family Access Network (FAN). The goal of Wonderland Express is to make this event 100% volunteer in time, product and services.

Wonderland Express is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible (tax id # 20-0036466) with 100% of the funds raised going directly toward the event.