Six Flags Employees Fan Out Across North America for 10th Annual Day of Service with Project 611/13/2019 November 13, 2019
Companywide Initiative Encourages Volunteerism GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America, continues its longstanding tradition of community service and volunteerism with Project 6, the company’s annual Day of Service. Throughout the fall months, team members from all of the company’s 26 parks and corporate office offer their time and energy to spread the joy of Six Flags and make a difference in the lives of others. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191113005441/en/ “Six Flags’ geographic span, coupled with the size, talent and heart of our workforce, affords us the opportunity to inspire real and impactful change,” said Senior Vice President of Human Resources Kathy Aslin. “Celebrating our 10th year of service, Project 6 underscores our commitment to corporate responsibility by helping the communities in which we work, live and play.” Over the past 9 years, the company has committed more than 60,000 person-hours, working with 100-plus organizations to address the needs of children and families, public welfare or environmental issues. In 2019, Six Flags team members are once again answering the call to go where they are needed.
About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America, with $1.5 billion in revenue and 26 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For 58 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com. Follow us on Twitter @SixFlags Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/sixflags View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191113005441/en/ Sandra Daniels 972.595.5178 sdaniels@sftp.com Source: Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
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