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Disney Movie Moments Program Expands to More Children’s Hospitals

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Last week, The Walt Disney Studios celebrated a major expansion of its Disney Movie Moments program with a special screening of Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet at La Rabida Children’s Hospital in Chicago. The program brings current Disney theatrical releases to children’s hospitals, enabling young patients to see the latest films from Disney while they are undergoing treatment and may not be able to visit movie theaters.
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Disney Aspire: No Cost Education Program Launches for Hourly Cast Members

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
The Walt Disney Company has introduced Disney Aspire, a new education program designed to make it easier for hourly cast members to pursue higher education or vocational training. The $50 million initiative, with up to $25 million in annual funding going forward, includes a full range of programs and certificates that do not need to … Continue reading "Disney Aspire: No Cost Education Program Launches for Hourly Cast Members"
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Disney VoluntEARS Collect Nearly 30,000 Toys For Local Children

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 8, 2011 – Walt Disney World VoluntEARS reported for duty this morning on a joint mission with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and Mickey Mouse to contribute to the local Toys for Tots campaign. During the past month, Walt Disney World Cast Members collected more toys than ever before – … Continue reading "Disney VoluntEARS Collect Nearly 30,000 Toys For Local Children"
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Disney-Sponsored HBCU Football Game Provides Weekend of Activities in Central Florida

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 1, 2009 — The Fifth Annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney kicks off Thursday, Sept. 3 with a fun-filled weekend of activities leading up to game day. The events include a career panel for local high school students followed by three separate competitions including an exciting match-up on the gridiron, … Continue reading "Disney-Sponsored HBCU Football Game Provides Weekend of Activities in Central Florida"
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Disney Bowl-A-Thon Strikes Support for Economic Education in Local Schools

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., March 16, 2009 – Showing power in numbers, approximately 5,800 Walt Disney World VoluntEARS teamed up this past weekend to extend their reach into local classrooms via the Disney Bowl-A-Thon. The two-day fundraising event, held March 14-15 at bowling centers across Central Florida, raised more than $ 237,000 for Junior Achievement; … Continue reading "Disney Bowl-A-Thon Strikes Support for Economic Education in Local Schools"
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