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04-26-2002, 12:40 PM
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY TO JOIN WITH POINTS OF LIGHT FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT
THE UNITY IN THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA ACT
Disney will serve as corporate sponsor to Points of Light Foundation and
will provide $1 million in financial support, as well as in-kind resources
for volunteer projects in honor of September 11 victims
BURBANK, Calif. (April 18, 2002) -- DisneyHand, the worldwide outreach
program for The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), announced today it will
serve as a corporate sponsor of the Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer
Center National Network's administration of the Unity in the Spirit of
America (USA) that recently was passed by Congress and signed into law by
President Bush. Disney's support will include $1 million in financial
support, as well as production resources, broad reach for awareness of the
act, Disney talent and marketing resources. DisneyHand will coordinate the
company's efforts, which will be supported by its affiliates, including ABC,
Inc., ESPN, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Disney Worldwide Publishing.
The USA initiative establishes a program to name national and community
service projects in honor of victims who lost their lives as a result of the
terrorist attacks on September 11. The intent of this living memorial is to
help create a sense of healing across the United States while continuing to
improve local communities. The Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center
National Network is the official nonprofit coordinator of the Unity in the
Spirit of America Act, which was sponsored by Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)
and Jon Kyl (R-AZ).
"The question facing our nation is not whether we will forget September 11,
for we cannot. Rather, the question is how best can we remember?" said
Disney Chairman and CEO Michael D. Eisner. "One outstanding way to remember
those who lost their lives is through acts of community service performed in
their memory. This is what the USA initiative is all about and we at The
Walt Disney Company feel privileged to participate."
"Disney's generous contribution will ensure that the victims of this
unspeakable tragedy will be not only be remembered, but that the projects
done in their memories will benefit communities for years to come," said
Robert K. Goodwin, president and chief executive officer of the Points of
Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network. "We couldn't be more
pleased that Disney has recognized the value of this effort and has
unselfishly offered its valuable time and resources, and its respected
brand, to this endeavor."
In signing the USA initiative into law, President Bush stated, "Our Nation
will counter evil with good, defeat terrorism by routing out its
perpetrators and comforting its victims, and continue to answer the calls of
people in need. I commend the United States Congress for passing the Unity
in the Spirit of America Act to honor the Americans who lost their lives on
September 11th by encouraging, organizing, and recognizing men and women who
selflessly give to others."
Individuals, companies, and organizations will be able to register a USA
project with the Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National
Network. Each project will be cataloged and matched with the name of a
victim of the September 11 attacks. Volunteers will be able to sign up for
the USA initiative via phone (1-800-VOLUNTEER) or online after May 6, at
<http://www.usa.1800volunteer.org/> www.usa.1800volunteer.org. All projects
must be registered no later than September 11, 2002. When the community
service initiative or volunteer project is completed, it will be recorded in
a virtual list of honored projects and serve as a living memorial to that
individual.
This spring, Disney will pay respect to two Disney employees lost to the
attacks with several community service projects in their honor.
Since September 11, Disney has launched programs and initiatives to help in
the relief efforts and nation's healing process. The Walt Disney Company
made a $5 million corporate contribution to the DisneyHand: Survivor Relief
Fund, while individual employee donations totaled more than $700,000. All of
the donations were earmarked for assistance to the victims' families and
organizations to aid in the nation's relief and rebuilding efforts. Disney
also worked with First Lady Laura Bush to create public service
announcements, which aired on ABC and its affiliated stations and Radio
Disney, to help kids cope with their feelings and emotions about the
September 11 attacks. In addition, The Walt Disney Company has become a USO
World Sponsor, providing more than $1 million in financial and in-kind
support.
The Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network, a
nonpartisan and nonprofit organization, supports and organizes the vital
work of community volunteers who help solve our nation's most serious social
problems by bringing people and resources together.
Source: Disney Company Press Release
THE UNITY IN THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA ACT
Disney will serve as corporate sponsor to Points of Light Foundation and
will provide $1 million in financial support, as well as in-kind resources
for volunteer projects in honor of September 11 victims
BURBANK, Calif. (April 18, 2002) -- DisneyHand, the worldwide outreach
program for The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), announced today it will
serve as a corporate sponsor of the Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer
Center National Network's administration of the Unity in the Spirit of
America (USA) that recently was passed by Congress and signed into law by
President Bush. Disney's support will include $1 million in financial
support, as well as production resources, broad reach for awareness of the
act, Disney talent and marketing resources. DisneyHand will coordinate the
company's efforts, which will be supported by its affiliates, including ABC,
Inc., ESPN, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Disney Worldwide Publishing.
The USA initiative establishes a program to name national and community
service projects in honor of victims who lost their lives as a result of the
terrorist attacks on September 11. The intent of this living memorial is to
help create a sense of healing across the United States while continuing to
improve local communities. The Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center
National Network is the official nonprofit coordinator of the Unity in the
Spirit of America Act, which was sponsored by Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)
and Jon Kyl (R-AZ).
"The question facing our nation is not whether we will forget September 11,
for we cannot. Rather, the question is how best can we remember?" said
Disney Chairman and CEO Michael D. Eisner. "One outstanding way to remember
those who lost their lives is through acts of community service performed in
their memory. This is what the USA initiative is all about and we at The
Walt Disney Company feel privileged to participate."
"Disney's generous contribution will ensure that the victims of this
unspeakable tragedy will be not only be remembered, but that the projects
done in their memories will benefit communities for years to come," said
Robert K. Goodwin, president and chief executive officer of the Points of
Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network. "We couldn't be more
pleased that Disney has recognized the value of this effort and has
unselfishly offered its valuable time and resources, and its respected
brand, to this endeavor."
In signing the USA initiative into law, President Bush stated, "Our Nation
will counter evil with good, defeat terrorism by routing out its
perpetrators and comforting its victims, and continue to answer the calls of
people in need. I commend the United States Congress for passing the Unity
in the Spirit of America Act to honor the Americans who lost their lives on
September 11th by encouraging, organizing, and recognizing men and women who
selflessly give to others."
Individuals, companies, and organizations will be able to register a USA
project with the Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National
Network. Each project will be cataloged and matched with the name of a
victim of the September 11 attacks. Volunteers will be able to sign up for
the USA initiative via phone (1-800-VOLUNTEER) or online after May 6, at
<http://www.usa.1800volunteer.org/> www.usa.1800volunteer.org. All projects
must be registered no later than September 11, 2002. When the community
service initiative or volunteer project is completed, it will be recorded in
a virtual list of honored projects and serve as a living memorial to that
individual.
This spring, Disney will pay respect to two Disney employees lost to the
attacks with several community service projects in their honor.
Since September 11, Disney has launched programs and initiatives to help in
the relief efforts and nation's healing process. The Walt Disney Company
made a $5 million corporate contribution to the DisneyHand: Survivor Relief
Fund, while individual employee donations totaled more than $700,000. All of
the donations were earmarked for assistance to the victims' families and
organizations to aid in the nation's relief and rebuilding efforts. Disney
also worked with First Lady Laura Bush to create public service
announcements, which aired on ABC and its affiliated stations and Radio
Disney, to help kids cope with their feelings and emotions about the
September 11 attacks. In addition, The Walt Disney Company has become a USO
World Sponsor, providing more than $1 million in financial and in-kind
support.
The Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network, a
nonpartisan and nonprofit organization, supports and organizes the vital
work of community volunteers who help solve our nation's most serious social
problems by bringing people and resources together.
Source: Disney Company Press Release