As Walt Disney World Resort nears the midpoint of a 40-day celebration across Central Florida to shine a spotlight on charitable organizations, it is lending support to several groups that enrich children’s lives and care for their well-being.
With special gifts totaling $72,000 in tow, Mickey Mouse and prize patrols have surprised seven local organizations within the past 24 hours. Receiving recognition and rewards for their efforts are:
- Camp Boggy Creek $15,000
- Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families $10,000
- Children’s Advocacy Center of Osceola $10,000
- Kids House of Seminole County $10,000
- Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center $10,000
- Children’s Home Society of Polk County $10,000
- Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida $ 7,000
By May 23, Disney will give more than $1.2 million in Disney Helping Kids Shine Grants throughout Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake and Polk counties. Additionally, prize patrols will recognize 15 students in the five-county area as Disney Dreamers and Doers Shining Stars for their outstanding character.
“As we approach our 40th anniversary, Walt Disney World is celebrating its ongoing commitment to Central Florida,” said Nancy Gidusko, director of Walt Disney World Community Relations. “Disney is proud to lend its support year-round to organizations that educate, develop and care for local youth. They make a substantial difference in the lives they touch and build a brighter future for us all.”
Walt Disney World’s philanthropic focus is on helping families meet basic needs, youth development and education. Disney Helping Kids Shine grant recipients demonstrate alignment with Disney’s goal of improving children’s lives by focusing on one or more of the following areas: connecting with adults, character development, constructive use of free time and compassion.
Follow the 40-day journey across Central Florida and track the total giving at www.shineontoday.com, where prize patrol reports and pictures will be posted.
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