Brad Pitt’s Mission to Help New Orleans Inspired Donation from Kompan

It’s no secret that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have a passion for children and for giving back to communities in need of help. In 2008, Brad Pitt’s “Make It Right” foundation went to New Orleans to help rebuild the communities hit hardest by Hurricane Katrina, and they’ve been making a big impact on the Lower Ninth Ward ever since.

Brad’s foundation also got some help for the launch of their project from Kompan with a donation of $300,000 in playground equipment. “This park represents both the future of outdoor play with ICON interactive gaming and the future of the community of the Lower Ninth Ward,” said Tom Grover, President of KOMPAN, Inc. “Play builds community, kids and much more. Everyone at KOMPAN is proud to be a part of this important rebuilding project.”

Click here to see more pictures of the eco-playground and the amazing homes that The Make It Right Foundation is bringing to the community of the Lower Ninth Ward, and please donate if you can!

We hope this story is as inspiring to you as it is to all of us here at Recreation inSites.

Pax and Maddox got ready to spin on Kompan’s Spinner Bowls, which are simply a blast and a load of fun for all ages! Originally designed for the purpose of experimental sand play, children love to climb inside for a spin of their own. A thrilling ride that also provides the physical benefits of vestibular stimulation and excellent balance training, the Spinner Bowl can be enjoyed by all.

As Angelina holds an umbrella, her son plays on Kompan’s ICON “Rocky”. The Rocky can be a wild or mild ride, but players need to be ready for both. The Rocky’s three unique games will require everything from raw strength and power to fine-tuned balance. The Rocky reads the angle and direction of the platform, so players influence the games with every movement of their bodies. Alone or in teams, the more force that’s applied, the more control you get back from the Rocky.

On the ICON “Space” Teams compete to beat the clock in four dynamic games that test players’ agility, memory, and speed. The LED flashing Game Nodes are located at strategic positions around the structure, with the Game Controller setting the stage. Hit the lighted Nodes as fast as you can, using teamwork to your advantage. Each game adds new dynamics to every challenge.

To find out more about the playground equipment KOMPAN offers, contact Melissa Guffey (Indiana) or Randee Norris (Kentucky) for more information!