"The greatest moments in life are not concerned with selfish achievements but rather with things we do for the people we love and esteem, and whose respect we need."
-Walt Disney
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 21, 2009 - Showing a strong commitment to building a better future for the children of Central Florida, Walt Disney World Resort gave a total of $700,000 in grants to 34 worthy non-profit organizations via prize patrols that blanketed the region during the last two weeks.
"It has been incredibly rewarding to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of these very deserving non-profit organizations that tirelessly work on behalf of our community's youth," says Eugene Campbell, vice president of Community Relations and Minority Business Development for Walt Disney World Resort. "Walt Disney World Resort is always looking for ways to invest in the children of Central Florida. By doing so, we hope to ultimately c...
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Contributor: Jennifer Kupper, Manager, Community Relations
MAITLAND, Fla., May 26, 2009 - As I arrived at the Holocaust Center to present Executive Director Pam Kancher with a Disney's Helping Kids Shine Grant for $20,000, I encountered more than 60 students from Orange County's Lovell Elementary...
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Contributor: Eugene Campbell, Vice President, Community Relations and Minority Business Development
ORLANDO, Fla., May 26, 2009 - Aptly called "Celebrate the Children," the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida's 2009 fundraiser was the perfect venue for us to present a $40,000 Disney's Helping K...
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Contributor: Cheryl Boza, Manager, Community Relations
ORLANDO, Fla., May 26, 2009 - I recently spent a great afternoon visiting the Orlando Repertory Theatre where I had the pleasure of presenting Executive Director and friend Gene Columbus (a former 35+ year Disney Cast Member) with a $10,800 D...
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 15, 2009 - Making a clear connection between itself and the recent "shine on" sightings in Central Florida, Walt Disney World Resort is sending prize patrols across the region to surprise, reward and recognize recipients of its Disney's Helping Kids Shine Grants and Disne...
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Contributor: Nancy Gidusko -- ORLANDO, Fla., May 21, 2009 - I had never met Stacy Papp or Lora DeLorenzo of the Bridges of Light Foundation, but looked forward to it from the time I first read their Disney's Helping Kids Shine grant application. Comprised entirely of volunteers and mentors, their o...
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Contributor: Brian Britton -- ORLANDO, Fla., May 21, 2009 - As a long time board member and current chairman of Restore Orlando, I was thrilled when I found out the organization was being recognized by Disney Helping Kids Shine grant program. It brought me great joy to present a $10,000 grant check ...
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Contributor: Cheryl Boza -- ORLANDO, Fla., May 21, 2009 - Stepping into the May 14 Board of Directors meeting for the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools, I was excited to announce to this esteemed group that the organization was awarded a $10,000 Disney Helping Kids Shine Grant! The funding...
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Contributor: Mike Griffin -- WINTER PARK, Fla., May 20, 2009 - I recently had the opportunity to present a Disney Helping Kids Shine grant to the Winter Park Day Nursery - a great organization that teaches pre-K children how to communicate with each other, respect each others differences and resolve...
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Contributor: Sonya Deese-Byrnes -- KISSIMMEE, Fla., May 20, 2009 - I have been privileged to work with the Osceola Council on Aging for several years and currently serve on their board. Their name doesn't do them justice. They are a multi-generational organization that continues to amaze me with the...
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Contributor: Jennifer Kupper -- ORLANDO, Fla., May 20, 2009 - I arrived at Harbor House of Central Florida on Wednesday, May 13 with fellow Disney Cast Member Vicki Johnson (a Harbor House board member) to deliver a substantial Disney Helping Kids Shine Grant to the organization. Harbor House provid...
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Contributor: Pat Brown -- ORLANDO, Fla., May 20, 2009 - "WOW!" was the collective response as the Disney Helping Kids Shine prize patrol presented Best Buddies Florida with a $12,000 check. Best Buddies Florida has a Central Florida High School Friendship Project which will use the money to further ...
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Contributor: Matt Thursam -- KISSIMMEE, Fla., May 20, 2009 - On Wednesday, May 13, I made my way to the Early Learning Center of Osceola County. When I scheduled my appointment, I knew they were excited to be a recipient of one of the Disney Helping Kids Shine grants. Susan Sunka, the Executive Dire...
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Contributor: Wendy Crudele -- ORLANDO, Fla., May 19, 2009 - As an Orlando Museum of Art board member, it gave me tremendous pleasure to present the museum with a $9,500 Disney Helping Kids Shine Grant. The grant will fund a great outreach program that provides pottery classes for at-risk youth livin...
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Contributor: Mark Jones -- WINTER PARK, Fla., May 19, 2009 - I had the opportunity to deliver great news and $17,400 to Liz Howe and her team at the Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc on Friday morning. It was thrilling to tell them that they were the recipients of a Disney Helpin...
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Contributor: Ken Potrock -- ORLANDO, Fla., May 18, 2009 - I had the privilege of presenting a $25,000 grant from Disney's Helping Kids Shine program to Florida Citrus Sports (FCSports) Foundation officials Friday morning. Delivering this good news to the FCS Executive Committee was an incredibly enj...
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Contributor: Tom Morrisey -- CASSELBERRY, Fla., May 18, 2009 - At Habitat for Humanity® in Seminole County, Inc., Mickey Mouse arrived in classic style - on the back of a thundering Harley.
Habitat President and Executive Director Tom May said that the $10,000 Disney Helping Kids Shine grant "...
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Contributor: Angie Sola -- LAKELAND, Fla., May 15, 2009 - Kids in Lakeland are so lucky to have the Exploration V Museum in their downtown community! I started my morning touring their immersive facility with the executive director, Georgann Carlton, and two board members - Will and Chrissy, who ar...
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Contributor: Kathleen Prihoda, Media Relations Manager
ORLANDO, Fla., May 15, 2009 - It's not every day you get the privilege of giving away $30,000 of the company's money to a worthy cause. I recently had the honor of visiting the Foster Grandparents of Central Florida to give them a Disney Help...
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Contributor: Angie Sola -- ORLANDO, Fla., May 15, 2009 - For over four years, I have been involved with an organization that helps high school students graduate. This small team works with kids to expose them to opportunities they may never dream of, and encourages them to aim high to achieve their ...
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 11, 2010 - The Disney's Dreamers and Doers program recognizes outstanding students who are improving their communities through volunteer service. They raise money for charitable organizations across Central Florida. They collect food, clothing, blankets, books and school...
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Contributor: Amy Reinbolt -- ORLANDO, Fla., May 14, 2009 - At 10:30 a.m. yesterday, our entire Creative Services team arrived at Orlando Day Nursery to deliver their Disney Helping Kids Shine grant check for $10,000. We were so excited! Since much of our work involves making grand presentations, we ...
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Contributor: Brian Crimmins -- MAITLAND, Fla., May 14, 2009 - I walked into Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando thinking that it would be me making their day by presenting a $15,000 grant for their KidsKonnect program. Instead, I left inspired and became much more aware of the ever-increasing ...
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Contributor: Christie Erwin Donnan -- ORLANDO, Fla., May 14, 2009 - Participants in the Family Literacy Program at the Adult Literacy League (ALL) got an extra surprise this past Saturday from Disney when they were awarded a Disney's Helping Kids Shine grant for $17,000. As a board member for ALL, I...
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WINTER PARK, Fla., May 13, 2009 - Walt Disney World Resort honored Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida with one of its top Disney's Helping Kids Shine grants - the Dianna Morgan Children's Champion Award - in recognition of the magic the organization creates through youth outreach and mentor...
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Contributor: Rick Allen -- FERN PARK, Fla, May 13, 2009 - New Hope for Kids is a non-profit agency that is close to my heart. They support children and families grieving the death of a loved one and grant wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses in Central Florida. I serve on the New Hope ...
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Contributor: Norbert Dean -- ORLANDO, Fla, May 13, 2009 - It was such an honor to present the Orlando Science Center with Disney's Helping Kids Shine grant for $20,000 to support their youth mentoring efforts. Excitement and cheers filled the air as Mike Harding, Orlando Science Center Board Chair,...
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ORLANDO, Fla., May 12, 2009 - Shining a spotlight on services for homeless children in our region, the Walt Disney World Resort recognized the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida with its top Disney's Helping Kids Shine Grants honor - the Bob Allen Outstanding Community Service Award - for...
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ORLANDO, Fla., May 11, 2009 - Walt Disney World Resort made a clear connection between itself and the recent "shine on" sightings in Central Florida by arriving at the Coalition for the Homeless this morning on a "prize patrol" bus with Mickey Mouse and a check for $60,000 in tow.
"Today is a ...
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 8, 2009 Bright red banners sporting the phrase "shine on" are being spotted all over Central Florida. Reports of sightings have come in from Orange, Osceola, Lake, Polk and Seminole counties. Pictures of the banners in locations such as Lake Eola and downtown Celebration ...
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KISSIMMEE, Fla., May 7, 2009 - A young boy gains momentum when a "shine on" banner joins him for an afternoon run.
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CLERMONT, Fla., May 7, 2009 - A "shine on" sign steps into the spotlight as it emerges from the shadows near the Citrus Tower.
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LAKELAND, Fla., May 7, 2009 - Nestled between lamp posts, a "shine on" sign catches some rays as it leisurely greets strollers along the historic pedestrian path.
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WINTER GARDEN, Fla., May 7, 2009 - Helping her reach higher potential, a "shine on" sign gives a student some extra backing.
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WINTER GARDEN, Fla., May 7, 2009 - A "shine on" sign sits back to enjoy a peaceful afternoon in historic downtown Winter Garden.
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OAKLAND, Fla., May 7, 2009 - Taking some time out in the shade, a "shine on" banner hangs out near Oakland Town Hall.
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WINTER GARDEN, Fla., May 7, 2009 - Inspired by "shine on" sightings, a child gives a fresh take on hopscotch by making the sign her own.
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ORLANDO, Fla., May 6, 2009 - Transformed by the super power of imagination, a "shine on" banner gives flight to a little girl's dreams.
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KISSIMMEE, Fla., May 6, 2009 - At the lighthouse at the northern end of Big Lake Toho, a "shine on" banner fishes for attention.
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CELEBRATION, Fla., May 6, 2009 - Amid a sunny morning, a grandfather and his granddaughter set the stage for a "shine on" banner day in Celebration.
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KISSIMMEE, Fla., May 5, 2009 - Welcoming visitors to the historic district in Kissimmee, a "shine on" banner appears to get a helping hand from an unidentified friend.
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ORLANDO, Fla., May 5, 2009 - A "shine on" banner uses a swan boat as a perch in Orlando's signature park as it soaks in the spectacular view of the floating fountain and skyline. This shot was submitted on May 1 by a few early birds who caught it on the fly.
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