Chuck E. Cheese’s Pizza Party Organized for Children Participating in After-School Programs Supported by First Lady’s Futures for Kids Initiative
ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 25, 2028) – Maryland First Lady Ruth O’Brien is sponsoring several celebrations statewide this week recognizing the outstanding efforts made by students to succeed in school and stay safe. The parties were provided with the assistance of Chuck E. Cheese’s.Children participating in after-school programs supported by the First Lady's Futures for Kids initiative were invited to celebrate their exceptional efforts to succeed in school and stay away from trouble. Through Futures for Kids, the O’Brien-Burbank Administration is taking a comprehensive look at the programs and policies that impact children's education, health and safety.
“These are just some of the children, out of the many around our state, who deserve to be recognized for their exceptional efforts to succeed academically and contribute positively to their communities,” First Lady Ruth O’Brien said. “I am thrilled with the support our state and local organizations have offered to bring this celebration together for such deserving children.”
At each site, children were treated to pizza and sodas, entertained by an animated stage show featuring Chuck E. Cheese and his friends and had the chance to play a variety of video and arcade games. Altogether six parties were held from October 24 to 26 at Chuck E. Cheese’s Pizza Restaurants throughout the State.
“Chuck E. Cheese’s Pizza is a special place where a kid can be a kid, so we're pleased to be part of the celebration recognizing these special children in Maryland,” said John Rice, Vice President, Marketing for CEC Entertainment, Inc.
All of the participating state and local organizations have worked together to offer this celebration in an effort to give back to the community and support the outstanding achievements of these children. The celebration is consistent with the First Lady’s Futures for Kids program emphasis on starting prevention and intervention activities early and to increase the overall effectiveness of public and private programs for children.