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AREA FIREFIGHTER WINS WATER WORLD BELLY FLOP

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Contributed by: Amanda Denning on 7/18/2008

Ron Taylor Makes a Big Splash for Free Trip, Charity

DENVER - July 18, 2008 - Ron Taylor of the Westminster Fire Department won the 12th annual Water World Belly Flop Contest. To win the grand prize trip to Mexico, courtesy of Apple Vacations, he wowed the crowd with a double flip, which opened into the belly flop position and made a huge splash.

Seventeen brave firefighters from eight local fire departments flipped and flopped to make the ultimate splash for belly flopping glory yesterday at Water World. They jumped to win prizes and raise money for the Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation. Water World donated a portion of the day's proceeds to the Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation.

Steve Howard of the Parker Fire Department took second, and Trevor Williamson of the Frederick-Firestone Fire Department took third.

About The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation: The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation was established to provide international outreach, support, and resource assistance programs for firefighters and family members that are stricken by cancer. The Foundation is creating state of the art programs for cancer education, awareness, and prevention to ensure the quality of life and retirement of firefighters around the world.

About Hyland Hills Water World: Hyland Hills Water World is one of the nation's largest family water parks boasting 45 thrilling attractions on 67 beautiful acres. Now in its 30th season, community-owned Water World, which has hosted more than 10 million guests over the years, has been named one of the best water parks in the world by the Travel Channel. The park is open from the last weekend in May through Labor Day weekend, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, weather permitting. Admission for individuals 48" and taller is $33.95, under 48" is $28.95, tots under 40" are free and senior citizens are $5. Discounted tickets are available at all King Soopers locations. Additionally, parking at Water World is free and picnics with factory-sealed, non-alcoholic beverages are welcome. Water World is located 10 miles north of Denver, only 10 minutes from downtown. For more information visit www.waterworldcolorado.com or call 303-427-SURF.

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