Tag: Charity
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Disneyland Resort Continues to Support Community Philanthropically in 2013
ANAHEIM, Calif. – December 24, 2013 – In keeping with the annual tradition of the Disneyland Resort, please enjoy caroling about the Resort’s community support during 2013 to the tune of “Silver Bells.” Happy holidays! $17 million, in donations, Includes tickets and cash, Disneyland Has a feeling Of giving. Playground building, Toy bins…
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The 23rd Annual CHOC Walk Through the Park at Disneyland – Part 2
This past Sunday on October thirteenth, I participated in the 23rd annual CHOC Walk. All proceeds went to the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. It was a great cause to fundraise for and in return, each person that reached his or her minimum goal of fifty dollars was able to walk a 5k though the…
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The 23rd Annual CHOC Walk Through the Park at Disneyland – Part 1
On Sunday October 13, 2013 thousands of people woke up early and made their way to the Disneyland Resort. Before the sun even had begun peaking over the hills, these thousands of people streamed with balloons, signs, t-shirts, and hearts full of love and support for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). The CHOC…
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Cast Members Walk for Healthy Hearts at the Greater Orlando Heart Walk
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., September 12, 2013 – More than 500 Cast Members raised $35, 829 for research and education to help fight heart disease and stroke at the Greater Orlando Heart Walk. On a recent Saturday morning, walkers laced up their sneakers at the University of Central Florida for the three-mile trek to help…
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Phoenix Comicon 2013 Street Team Event for Charity Slated for April 13th
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Phoenix Comicon is proud to announce that our Street Team will be at the Ultrastar Family Fun Shootout on April 13th. “The Ultrastar even will be a wonderful afternoon of fun and for a good cause,” says Marketing Director Jillian Squires. Costume and Fan groups, come out for an afternoon…
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Disney, City of Anaheim, Anaheim Family YMCA and KaBOOM! Build New Playground for Children in One Day
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE ANAHEIM – As the sun was setting on March 4, children in Anaheim had a great new place to play. The new playground at Schweitzer Park (238 S. Bel Air St.) was fully assembled in less than eight hours with the help of more than 200 volunteers, including local…
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United Way Campaign Gets Help from Cast Members
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – As the largest corporate contributor to Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW), Walt Disney World Resort often gets attention for its generous charitable giving–our Cast Members donate nearly $3 million annually to the organization and we serve as the host and sponsor of…
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Designed by Kids, Built by Volunteers
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE City of Rockledge, ROC Foundation, Disney Cruise Line and KaBOOM! build new playground for children in one day ROCKLEDGE, Fla. (July 28, 2012) – More than 200 volunteers from the City of Rockledge, the Rockledge Recreation Open-Space and Conservation (ROC) Foundation, Disney VoluntEARS, and local community residents came together today to assist…
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Cast Members Perform 10th Encore Show for Charity
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., July 16, 2012 – In 2002, a few Walt Disney World Cast Members sharing a passion for artistic expression and a desire to help local charities came together to create magic in a special way — producing cabaret-style productions of Broadway standards. Today, this…
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Giving is our Way at Disneyland
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE To the tune of “Winter Wonderland” ANAHEIM, Calif. – December 19, 2011 – Community called, we were listening, At the ready, our smiles a glistening Bringing holiday cheer, And donating all year, Giving is our way at Disneyland. We gave away – record donations To charities,…
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Disney’s Support of Covenant House Helps Youth Build Solid Foundation
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 23, 2011 – During the holidays and throughout the year, Walt Disney World Resort provides cash and in-kind support to hundreds of local organizations that aim to build brighter futures for children and families. One such organization benefitting from Disney’s ongoing outreach is…
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Second Harvest Food Bank’s Kids Cafe Receives Early Holiday Gift
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 5, 2011 – Before the first note of Sunday’s Candlelight Processional at Epcot, Walt Disney World announced a gift – to the tune of $30,000 – for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Kids Cafe. The program provides nutritious daily meals…
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Disney Shares Gifts for the Holidays and Beyond at Coalition for the Homeless
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 21, 2011 – Close to 600 people will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at Coalition for the Homeless on Thursday – thanks to Chef Tony Marotta and his team at Walt Disney World Resort. Preparations for the meal, which includes roasted turkey,…
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Fashion Delivers Charitable Foundation Honors Disney Consumer Products Executive Pamela Lifford at Sixth Anniversary Gala
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Glendale, CA — (November 09, 2011) — Disney Consumer Products (DCP) today celebrates Pamela Lifford, executive vice president, Global Fashion & Home at DCP who was named one of the fashion leaders honored at Fashion Delivers™ 6th Annual Gala yesterday Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at the American Museum of Natural…