Releases in ‘Making a Difference’
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Give Kids the World welcomes 150,000th wish family
As Give Kids the World celebrates its 30th year of granting the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses, the local nonprofit marks another, more poignant occasion – the visit of its 150,000th wish family. Sharing hope and happiness with the children who need it most, Give Kids the World provides weeklong, cost-free vacations for the […]
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Disney supports local children and adults’ Quest for independence
Lake Buena Vista, FL, Oct. 11, 2016 – For Susie Hebert, having her son, Jackson, participate in a slumber party with his brother and friends, and eat pancakes the next morning with them was a “really big moment.” It was big. Even though Jackson is a child living with autism, he was able to engage […]
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Disney Cast Members Contribute $229,000 in School Supplies to Benefit 100,000 Central Florida Students
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 30, 2016 — As school bells ring across Central Florida welcoming students and teachers back to their classrooms – more than 100,000 children will be building their academic skills with $229,000 worth of paper, colored pencils, crayons, glue sticks and other supply items donated by Cast Members at the Walt Disney […]
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The Walt Disney Company Donates $1Million to OneOrlando Fund
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 14, 2016 — The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today announced a $1 million cash commitment to the OneOrlando Fund, established Monday by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to assist those affected by the tragic events in Orlando. In addition, eligible donations from Disney employees will be matched dollar for dollar […]
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Walt Disney World Resort Hosts 24th Annual Chef’s Gala in Support of Heart of Florida United Way
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 24, 2016 – Food, fun and fundraising. That’s what happened recently during the Chef’s Gala, hosted by Walt Disney World Resort in support of Heart of Florida United Way. More than 1,000 donors and supporters attended the 24th annual Chef’s Gala at the World Showplace in Epcot. Benefitting thousands of […]
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Walt Disney World Resort names 2016 Disney VoluntEARS of the Year
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 17, 2016 – Walt Disney World Resort recently recognized exceptional Cast Members for their incredible dedication and heartfelt approach to volunteering within the community. Being named Disney VoluntEAR of the Year, Disney VoluntEARS Team of the Year, and Disney VoluntEARS Family of the Year, selected Cast Members were part of […]
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Walt Disney World Resort hosts Special Olympics Florida at Invictus Games Orlando 2016 opening ceremony
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 13, 2016 – Empowered, courageous and inspirational are just a few words that not only describe the competitors who participated in the Invictus Games Orlando 2016, but also the astounding athletes of Special Olympics Florida. Walt Disney World Resort hosted 90 members and chaperones of Special Olympics Florida for a […]
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Walt Disney World VoluntEARS work with KaBOOM! to build playground at Harbor House of Central Florida
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 12, 2016 – In a matter of six hours, a lonely lot of dirt was transformed into a childhood wonderland. On May 7, helpful hands from over 100 Disney VoluntEARS worked with KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit, and other community volunteers to build a playground at Harbor House of Central Florida. […]
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Walt Disney World Cast Members lead panel discussion at Mujeres en Transicion Conference
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 12, 2016 – Cast Members from Walt Disney World Resort recently led a panel discussion at the Hispanic American Professional Business Women’s Association (HAPBWA) annual Mujeres en Transición Conference, providing insight on achieving work-life balance. The conference, designed to encourage and motivate Hispanic women who are leaders in the Central Florida […]
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Walt Disney World Resort Contributes $3.6 Million in Donations to Heart of Florida United Way 2015-16 Campaign
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 18, 2016 – Thousands of Cast Members participated. $3.6 million in donations pledged. One cause uplifted. Disney Cast Members living in Central Florida have come together to support the annual Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) campaign. Raising $3.6 million in pledges and company donations, Cast shared from the heart […]