Tag: CHOC Walk
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Adventures and Anniversaries – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #617
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week is an exciting week full of adventure and anniversaries! The adventure is the CHOC Adventure, coming to Disney California Adventure on August 27th. The GEEKS welcome Assistant Vice President Community Engagement Zach Abrams to the show. Together they enjoy a chat about CHOC Walk and CHOC Adventure. To join…
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It’s an Adventure – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Join Mr. DAPs each week as he goes through the top five Disneya nd geek stories of the week. Let’s get to this week’s top news, shall we? DISNEY Reporter Headlines CHOC Adventure Is The Party Of All Parties To Celebrate 30 Years Of CHOC Walk In The Park https://dapsmagic.com/2022/07/choc-adventure-is-the-party-of-all-parties-to-celebrate-30-years-of-choc-walk-in-the-park/…
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CHOC Adventure is the Party of All Parties to Celebrate 30 Years of CHOC Walk in the Park
On August 27, 2022, supporters of CHOC will descend on Disney California Adventure for a night full of magic in celebration of CHOC Walk’s 30th anniversary. Because of the global events of the last two years, the 30th anniversary of CHOC Walk in the Park has not been able to be celebrated properly. This year,…
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Reimagined CHOC Walk Announced for August 27
Today it was announced that to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the CHOC Walk, are reimagined version will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022. An email was sent out today by CHOC announcing what is being called CHOC Adventure in the Park. The email shared the following: We’re honoring the 30th anniversary of the…
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Merry Little GEEKMAS – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1210 (#584)
Welcome to another GEEKMAS episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, we have a lot of really exciting things happening in the show with some very special guests. First off, we are really excited to welcome Zach Abrams from CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) to the show to talk about Deck the Halls! This special…
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Join Me In Helping Make The Virtual CHOC Walk a Complete Success!
On Saturday, May 22, 2021, thousands of people came together to participate in the 2021 Virtual CHOC Walk Presented by Disneyland! The day was full of fun as people from around the world came together to support CHOC during this event! After the virtual event, there was also a post-walk “stream-a-thon”. Gamers came together to…
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Virtual CHOC Walk Kicks off with Disney Magic, New Memories, and Lots of Heart!
The CHOC Walk is a bit different this year. Because of the pandemic, this year’s CHOC Walk is being celebrated virtually. The event, which is usually held at the Disneyland Resort, took to the internet on the afternoon of May 22 and then to local neighborhoods as thousands of people walked to raise money and…
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100 Years of History Before Your Very Eyes – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we share the top five headlines of the week from DAPS MAGIC’s Disney and geek news! This week, there was a LOT of ground to cover! First off, Knott’s Berry Farm is now celebrating 100 years of history and memories! This week, the DAPS MAGIC team was on…
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Disney Imagineer and Former “CHOC Kid” Helps Bring Magic and Smiles to Children’s Hospitals
We are just two days away from the first-ever virtual CHOC Walk in the Park! To celebrate this incredible fundraising experience, Disney is highlighting Disney Imagineer Katie Barnes, who spent years growing up in the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Barnes has had the opportunity to create magic in children’s hospitals, even CHOC! “The first…
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5 Reasons to Join CHOC Walk Today!
Things have been a bit different for CHOC Walk. Traditionally, thousands of people would descend on the Disneyland Resort very early on a Sunday morning. Together, they walk through the parks to raise money and awareness for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. However, due to the pandemic, this has not been an option and…
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Marvelous WandaVision – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1124 (#547)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week it’s all about the Marvel-ous world of WandaVision, well mostly. For a bulk of the show Mr. DAPs, Caitie Bear, and Doug will geek out about this show before pivoting to talk about what they expect from The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. We hope you enjoy geeking out…
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Taste of Virtual CHOC Walk Joins Virtual CHOC Walk Festivities!
The Virtual CHOC Walk Celebration is coming up quickly! Have you joined a team yet? If you haven’t, may I be so bold to suggest joining ours at chocwalk.org/dapsmagic? Once you have joined the team, you might be ready for a snack or two or three. There is a perfect event for this. On Saturday,…
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An Anniversary Announcement and More! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another weekly edition of DISNEY Reporter! Each week, we share the top five Disney and geek stories as covered by DAPS MAGIC! This week, things start off at Walt Disney World Resort with the announcement that its 50th Anniversary celebration will be starting on October 1, 2021. The festivities will include added enhancements…
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New Date Announced for Virtual CHOC Walk!
A new date has been announced for the virtual CHOC Walk. And with it, more time to both register and fundraise to make a difference for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County! The updates was shared via social media and email by CHOC. In the email, CHOC said that “As we continue to look out…
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“Gamers For CHOC” Come Together for Children’s Hospital of Orange County
Can you believe CHOC Walk is just over a month away? This annual event brings big hearts together as participants raise money for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. To help reach this year’s $2 million goal, gaming companies have established “Gamers for CHOC,” which raises money in a whole new way! This new initiative…
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CHOC Spreads Holiday Cheer with Deck the Halls Event
On Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) had a wonderful event to spread holiday cheer to its patience. Deck the Halls was a virtual celebration for the patients of CHOC. Throughout the course of the event, goody bags were delivered to patients. There was also a special virtual celebration that…
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5 Reasons to Attend CHOC’s Drive-In Movie Night this Wednesday
On Wednesday, December 2, 2020, CHOC will be hosting a drive-in movie night. During the course of the evening, two movies will be shown, The Nightmare Before Christmas and Spider-Man: Homecoming. Tickets are available for one or both for those who wish to attend. However, this drive-in movie night is about more than just seeing…
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Anybody Like Brownies? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1106 (#529)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover. Before we get into all of the news of the week though, it’s time to talk about Brownies ahead of CHOC Children’s Brownie Day on Friday the 13th in Orange County, CA! You won’t want to miss it!…
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Support CHOC Children’s Hospital and Enjoy Brownies on Friday the 13th!
This Friday is CHOC Children’s Brownie Day in Orange County, CA. This special day allows people to satisfy a sweet tooth and also help support an incredible cause. Visit any Chick-fil-A in Orangy County, CA on Friday the 13th, purchase an individual Brownie(s) and all of the proceeds will go to benefitting CHOC Children’s Hospital.…
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CHOC Walk Opens Virtual Registration
The 2020 CHOC Walk has opened registration for this year’s event. This year is significantly different than other year’s as it will be entirely virtual. There are still various fundraising goals to reach with different rewards for fundraising. There are several different “packages” to achieve this year. They include: $50 Standard Virtual Package – Virtual…
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Anaheim Ducks to Host Virtual Fundraiser for CHOC Children’s with Anaheim Ducks CHOC Day
On Sunday, August 2nd the Anaheim Ducks will be hosting their first virtual fundraiser for CHOC Children’s. Anaheim Ducks CHOC Day this year will be continuing the partnership between the pediatric healthcare system, Anaheim Ducks and Anaheim Ducks Foundation. Over the past 12 years, this partnership has raised over $2.6 million. The event this year…
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Welcome Back – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! After a brief hiatus for holidays and birthdays, we return with the weekly highlights of Disney and geek news. There is a LOT to cover this week. However, we narrow it down as much as we possibly. First off, there have been quite a few reopenings since our last report.…
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2020 CHOC Walk in the Park Goes Virtual
The 2020 CHOC Walk in the Park will be a bit different than previous years. Today it was announced that the annual walk through the Disneyland Resort to raise funds for CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) will be digital. At this point, there aren’t many details available. However, participants can still expect to create…
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CHOC Postpones and Cancels Events Through April 30
CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) constantly is making lives better for the children of Orange County. Beyond providing incredible care and support for the children of Orange County and their families, they also provide multiple events throughout the year to raise support and awareness. Unfortunately, for the next month and a half these events…