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Carney visits Funland for DE Wins

Vaccine incentive program is big success
The Funland family poses with Gov. John Carney and Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach, during their visit to the popular fun spot on the Boardwalk. Shown are in back (l-r) Logan Ginder, Nathan Ginder, Schwartzkopf, Jordan Schulties, Carney, Al Fasnacht, Chris Darr, Mark Henschke and Bill Henschke; in middle Randy Curry, Gwen Curry, Cindy Fasnacht, Fiona Curry, Amy Ginder, Carly Ginder, Emma Darr, Gail Henschke, Barb Fasnacht, and Neil Fasnacht. In front are Harris Curry, Connor Ginder, Ian Curry, Jay Curry, Abby Darr and Caroline Darr. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
July 1, 2021

Delaware Gov. John Carney and Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach, visited Funland on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk June 18 to discuss the positive impact of DE Wins, a vaccine incentive program sponsored by the State of Delaware.

Delawareans ages ​12 and up vaccinated from May 25 to June 29, were entered to win $5,000 in cash and additional prizes in twice-weekly drawings conducted by the Delaware Lottery.

Other prizes included a four-day vacation, a full scholarship to a public Delaware university, annual Delaware State Parks passes, tickets and camping at Firefly Music Festival, and prize packages from partners including Funland, the Wilmington Blue Rocks and the Delmarva Shorebirds. The Delaware Lottery conducted twice-weekly drawings on Mondays and Fridays from May 31 through June 30.

At the program’s start, Carney said the goal was to reach a level of 70 percent of adults vaccinated in Delaware in the upcoming weeks, and to continue vaccinating as many Delawareans as possible against COVID-19. “The science is clear. These vaccines are extremely safe and protective against COVID-19 infection and serious illness. Getting your shot is the best way to protect yourself and those you love,” he said.

Funland is giving two packages of 20 ride passes, 20 $10 game coupons and 20 Funland logo manatee stuffed animals. Each prize pack is worth almost $800.

“Our family has been excited to partner with the State of Delaware for the COVID vaccination incentive program,” said Funland owner Chris Darr. “We believe that it is important to vaccinate as many people as possible for the good of our community.  When this opportunity presented itself, we did not hesitate to partner with the state. The visit from Gov. Carney and Rep. Schwartzkopf helped to highlight the DE Wins program and the effort to vaccinate younger Delaware residents. We enjoyed showing the governor around the park and how we have adapted to the challenges of the past year. If our involvement helps in any way to increase vaccination counts so we can all get back to doing the things we enjoy, then we will consider it a success.”

Gov. John Carney tries his skill at the Super Shot basketball game.
Funland owner Chris Darr, left, speaks with Gov. John Carney about the effects of the DE Wins program while taking in some Goblet Toss action.
Funland owner Chris Darr, left, presents copies of “Land of Fun: The Story of an Old-Fashioned Amusement Park for the Ages,” to Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf and Gov. John Carney.
Displaying the book “Land of Fun: The story of an Old-Fashioned Amusement Park for the Ages” are Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, Funland owner Chris Darr, Gov. John Carney and Al Fasnacht.
Governor John Carney shares a moment with Funland worker Aiden Brobyn.
Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf gets some advice from Funland’s Al Fasnacht.
Funland owner Chris Darr, center, pauses at the end of the tour for a photo op with Gov. John Carney, left, and Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf.
Mary Bishop gives Gov. John Carney a run for his money at the Super Shot basketball game.

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