First Responder Family Received All-Expenses-Paid Vacation to Walt Disney World

Rewarding Responders granted an Emergency Services Captain and her daughter a week-long magical vacation to Walt Disney World in recognition of her service.

A woman and a girl in matching T-shirts, enjoying an all-expenses-paid vacation, stand in front of a castle at Walt Disney World. The girl is holding a plush toy and wearing Mickey Mouse ears. Other people and the castle are visible in the background.

Allison Bissette, a Captain with Johnston County Emergency Services, and her daughter, Avery, who live in Eastern, North Carolina, spent a week in the “Most Magical Place on Earth,” fully paid for by Rewarding Responders. This trip marked Avery’s first visit to Walt Disney World.

A woman and a girl pose in front of a large artificial tree at Walt Disney World theme park. Other people walk around in the background, enjoying their all-expenses-paid vacation.

The vacation included; lodging, admission to all four theme parks, food and beverages, souvenirs, and exclusive experiences.

A girl stands next to a large, blue character in a costume with big ears and sharp teeth, posing against a gray metal background at Walt Disney World. The girl wears a white t-shirt, black shorts, and a colorful headband.

“Disconnecting from the tasks and responsibilities of everyday life is something that is so important for our families- and our main goal,” said Mallory Dumond, Founder and President of Rewarding Responders. “We hope with our trips, we can help lighten the selfless burden that our community first responders carry.”

Two people stand smiling in front of a large Woody statue and a "Toy Story Land" sign at Walt Disney World, capturing the perfect vacation moment at the amusement park.

Rewarding Responders is a nonprofit organization based in Wayne County, Michigan. The organization seeks to reward first responders and their families with all-expenses-paid vacations, giving the families time to unplug, reset, build family bonds, and create lifelong memories with their families.

A child and an adult, both wearing themed t-shirts, pose with their arms outstretched in front of the iconic geodesic sphere at Epcot in Walt Disney World. The child holds a stuffed animal, adding to the joy of their all-expenses-paid vacation.

Nominators for “Rewarding Responders 2025 First Responder Family Vacations” will open early in 2025. For more information and to support, visit RewardingResponders.org.

A group of six people, wearing matching white shirts, pose in front of a castle at Walt Disney World with two young children holding stuffed toys during their family vacation.
All Three Nominated Families Together

Rewarding Responders is a registered North Carolina nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. 

Federal Identification Number (EIN): 88-3622477

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