Tag: Volunteerism

‘Give a Day, Get a Disney Day’ Program Reaches 600,000 Volunteer Sign-Ups — and Counting!

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2010) -Against the backdrop of a world-record sculpture of canned goods destined for food banks, Disney Parks officials on Thursday announced a major milestone with the “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” program, a first-of-its-kind effort to help inspire 1 million people to perform volunteer service. Since the … Continue reading "‘Give a Day, Get a Disney Day’ Program Reaches 600,000 Volunteer Sign-Ups — and Counting!"
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A CAN-DO SPIRIT!

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
(L-R): Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts; Michelle Nunn, co-founder of HandsOn Network and CEO of the Points of Light Institute; and Ty Pennington, host of the ABC-TV series “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” pose at Epcot in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. on Feb. 11, 2010 with Mickey Mouse and Goofy in front … Continue reading "A CAN-DO SPIRIT!"
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Give A Day, Get A Disney Day Press Event

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
AllEars.Net’s Jack Spence and Mike Scopa attended the Give a Day, Get a Disney Day press event held Thursday, February 11, 2010. The following are images from the day’s activities. This week Walt Disney World’s “Give a Day Get a Disney Day” promotion was given its official launch with a huge celebration of volunteerism at … Continue reading "Give A Day, Get A Disney Day Press Event"
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Give a Day of Volunteer Service in 2010, Get a Day of Disney Theme Park Fun — Free

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Disney Parks Hopes to Inspire 1 Million Volunteers Beginning Jan. 1 Disney Parks is launching a program that celebrates the spirit of volunteer service with a simple proposition: “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day.” Disney hopes to inspire families to volunteer in their communities during 2010 through this first of its kind program. One … Continue reading "Give a Day of Volunteer Service in 2010, Get a Day of Disney Theme Park Fun — Free"
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