 Disney brightens the lives of children in need through global outreach programs, community initiatives and the Disney VoluntEARS that support worthy charities around the world. Disney and Starlight Starbright have worked together the past four years, and, in connection with the celebration of Mickey Mouse’s 75th birthday, Disney named Starlight Starbright as one of a select group of charities to benefit from a Sotheby’s auction of 75 unique Mickey Mouse statues. Additionally, the Walt Disney Company partners with Starlight Starbright to deliver the "Party-in-a-Box," a festive box containing ready-made parties for pediatric patients, with items including videos, books, interactive games, craft projects, and board games. More than 500 hospitals, and the thousands of children they serve, will enjoy these care packages, delivered during Disney's Season of Compassion. Parties-in-a-Box are part of Starlight Starbright Hospital Happenings program.
In December 2006, The Walt Disney Company’s President and CEO Robert A. Iger announced a $2.5 million donation to support of the PC Pal Program. The gift kicks off Disney’s support of the PC Pal Program which will provide 200 laptop computers to pediatric patients ages 5 to 18. Each PC Pal comes pre-installed with Starlight Starbright’s medical education and disease management programs and Disney programs and games including “Toontown Online”, “Cinderella’s Dollhouse”, “Learning with Nemo”, “Little Mermaid Pinball” and others. As part of The Walt Disney Company's presenting sponsorship of the PC Pal program, $1.5 million will be donated, and $1 million from The Walt Disney Company Foundation will underwrite the placement of PC Pal units in children’s hospitals.
“Starlight Starbright helps children who are going through difficult times, and we are so pleased to work with them to bring Disney’s unique magic to hospitals to help brighten the lives of children when they need it most.”
-Jody Dreyer, Senior Vice President, Disney Worldwide Outreach
The Walt Disney Company Foundation was established in 1951 by Walt and Roy O. Disney to serve philanthropic needs and interests and does so today along with Disney Worldwide Outreach, part of The Walt Disney Company. The Walt Disney Company's outreach initiatives are dedicated to making the wishes of families and children a reality through public service initiatives, community outreach and volunteerism in the areas of compassion, learning, the arts and the environment.
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