The Track Family Fun Park #3 located at 2505 W. Hwy 76, Branson will host a Gift of  Hope Fundraiser for the benefit its Backpack Club and Christmas Share programs on Saturday, October 2, 2010 between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Those attending will enjoy reduced rates with $5.00 one-pass rides including bumper boats and miniature golf and “Kids Kountry” passes at $5.00 for 1 hour.”

The Gift of Hope’s mission is “Providing essentials and pathways to independence for Taney County Families.” One of the ways it does that is through “The Backpack Club” which provides a backpack of nutritious food for children who have shown signs of hunger outside of the school meal program.  Children receive the food each weekend during the school year. The Christmas Share program will provide customized assistance to approximately 30 families in need during the winter months.

“Branson visitors as well as locals can enjoy this great event,” said Tammy Johnson, the Director of Operations for the Branson Tourism Center, one of Branson’s largest and most respected vacation planning services. “The Track Family Fun Park #3 has many of ways for the whole family to have fun with everything from the “Wild Woody Go Cart Track,” to bumper boats, miniature golf, a “Kids Kountry” with special rides for the younger children and so much more. What a great way for families to have an afternoon of fun, save money and help a great cause.”

She also reminds Branson visitors that Silver Dollar City’s National Harvest Festival runs through October 30. For information on the Gift of Hope Benefit please call 417-546-8062. For additional information or tickets for any of Branson’s shows and attractions or for lodging arrangements please contact the Branson Tourism Center by calling their toll free number 1-800-785-1550 or through their website www.BransonTourismCenter.com.