Give a Day of Volunteering in 2010, Get a Day of Disney Theme Park Fun - Free
Disney Parks Hopes to Inspire 1 Million Volunteers Beginning
Disney hopes to inspire families to volunteer in their communities during 2010 through this first-of-its-kind program. One million people who volunteer with a participating organization will receive a free one-day admission ticket to a Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort theme park.
While the "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day" program kicks off
In the past year, guests have been celebrating all sorts of special moments in their lives at Disney parks - from birthdays and anniversaries to reunions and graduations - as part of the "What
"In 2010, we want to recognize and add one more reason for celebration: the contributions people make to their communities every day," said
The campaign officially launched today, with events across
By working through its network of volunteer centres and 161,000 nonprofit agencies, Volunteer
"Volunteers play a crucial role in keeping the Canadian social fabric together," said Ruth MacKenzie, president of Volunteer
Bob Iger, president and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, said, " 'Give a Day, Get a Disney Day' fits perfectly with our long history of supporting and participating in volunteer efforts. It's a great way to honour guests who are making a positive contribution to their communities."
Starting
To raise awareness for grass-roots community volunteerism and the 'Give a Day, Get a Disney Day' program, Disney VoluntEARS joined local volunteers in cities across the
------------------------------------------------------------------------- Give a Day, Get a Disney Day details: Must pre-register and sign up for eligible volunteer opportunity at www.disneyparks.ca. Ticket quantities for this program are limited. Must be at least age 6 to participate. Other terms and conditions apply. For details, see www.disneyparks.ca (in Canada) or www.disneyparks.com (in the United States and Puerto Rico). ------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Walt Disney Parks and Resorts -----------------------------------
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts are where dreams come true. More than 50 years ago, Walt Disney created a new kind of entertainment families could experience together, immersed in detailed atmospheres and vibrant storytelling. His vision now includes a collection of five of the world's leading family vacation destinations - Disneyland Resort,
About Volunteer Canada ----------------------
An International Partner of HandsOn Network, Volunteer
About HandsOn Network ---------------------
The volunteer-focused arm of Points of Light Institute, HandsOn Network is the largest volunteer network in the USA and includes more than 250 HandsOn Action Centers that reach more than 83 percent of the USA's population and extend to 10 countries. HandsOn includes a powerful network of more than 70,000 corporate, faith and nonprofit organizations that are answering the call to serve and creating scaled impact. In 2008, the network delivered approximately 30 million hours of volunteer service.
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For further information: NEWS MEDIA CONTACTS: Walt Disney World Public Relations - (407) 566-6397, Media-only news site: www.wdwnews.com; Disneyland Resort Public Relations - (714) 781-4500, Media-only news site: www.disneylandnews.com; Volunteer Canada, Elizabeth Gray-Smith - (613) 266-9427, Email: [email protected]; HandsOn Network, Jennifer Geckler - (404) 979-2941, E-mail: [email protected]
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