Disney announces $2 million contribution to Hurricane Sandy relief and rebuilding efforts

Nov 01, 2012 in "The Walt Disney Company"

Posted: Thursday November 1, 2012 2:04pm EDT by WDWMAGIC Staff
Disney has today announced that it is contributing $2million to relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/blog/disney-announces-2-million-contribution-hurricane-sandy-relief-and-rebuilding-efforts 

Today, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced a $2 million cash contribution to the relief and rebuilding efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

He shared, “It’s hard to fathom the utter devastation from this storm. Thousands of people in the hurricane’s path lost everything and face the daunting challenge of putting their lives and communities back together. We hope this helps provide immediate aid needed to get through this disaster and begin the road to recovery.”

One million dollars will be donated to the American Red Cross for immediate assistance, and another $1 million will be designated for organizations working on rebuilding efforts. Also, employee donations to nonprofits involved in disaster relief will be matched, dollar for dollar, by Disney Employee Matching Gifts: A Program of The Walt Disney Company Foundation.

In addition to financial support, public service announcements will run on ABC, ABC.com, ABCNews.com, Radio Disney and ESPN’s family of networks to encourage viewers to support Red Cross relief efforts. Disney Channel will also continue to air a spot—previously shared here on the blog— that helps families prepare for disasters and other emergencies.

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