Organizers of the second annual Mister Rogers’ Week of Kindness, a week-long series of educational and public events inspired by the nationally known children’s television host and American icon, have announced the 2024 schedule of activities which will take place April 1 – 6 once again throughout the Orlando area.
“Fred McFeely Rogers devoted his entire life to reminding us of some of the most important ideas of what it means to be human among humans: love, respect and kindness,” explained organizer and Buena Vista Events & Management President/CEO Rich Bradley. “Many of us find that 21 years after Fred’s passing, it is important to focus on his teachings once again, perhaps now more than ever. This is a week to re-engage with his massive body of work with some folks, and to introduce his teachings to others.”
“He was probably the kindest person I ever knew,” shared David Newell, a close friend to Fred, and more famously known as the actor who portrayed Mr. McFeely, and one of the panelists who will be on site at all of the events.
Newell will be joined by longtime Rogers employee Hedda Sharapan (in her 58th year working for Fred Rogers Productions) and Mister Rogers Neighborhood producer Margy Whitmer, and several other panelists who will be in Orlando for the week.
For more information on the events, please visit https://www.BuenaVistaEvents.com or https://www.MisterRogersWeekofKindness.com.
