Now here is a good idea: Cedar Point donates $5,700 in found change to soup kitchen

[The Straight Story]

Cedar Point donates $5,700 in found change

SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) -- Cedar Point has donated its loose change -- more than $5,700 worth -- to a northern Ohio soup kitchen.

The money represents all the collected change that was tossed into the amusement park's fountains and fell out of pockets on thrill rides and the midway during the past year.

It was given Monday to Victory Temple Soup Kitchen in Sandusky, where the park is located.

Cedar Point started its Loose Change charity fund 20 years ago. Spokesman Robin Innes says the park has decided to give all the money to the soup kitchen for the last two years to help people dealing with economic distress in the local area.

http://www.ourtownsnews.com/BEL/O0166-BC-OH-LostChange-Donati-1

[XOKCowboy]

1. Outstanding!

With their incredible rolly-coasters I'm sure there is a lot of loose change, sunglasses, cellphones, etc at the park. One of my favorites and I'm glad to hear that they have a heart.

Thanks for the story.

[ThatsMyBarack]

2. I was there in August!

The 1 1/2 hour wait to get on Millenium Force was well worth it! :bounce:

[blue_onyx]

3. I hate the waiting

It's annoying to wait in line for hours for a minute long ride....although a fun ride. I use to love going to Cedar Point but I've been on everything several times which makes it harder to justify the long wait now.

[Roon]

6. I won't go to amusment parks anymore because of the waiting

I mean, you spend 19.50 to get in the park and all day long you are able to ride 6-8 rides. It's a real racket.

[Liberal_in_LA]

4. great idea!

[BrklynLiberal]

5. Great concept...

[AwakeAtLast]

7. I love Cedar Point!

Now I love it more! Next time I go I'll have to put more lose change in my pockets......