Disney donates $2.5 million to Hurricane Irma relief
Updated: 12:10 PM CDT Sep 13, 2017
Disney donates $2.5 million to Hurricane Irma relief
Updated: 12:10 PM CDT Sep 13, 2017
Advertisement
Disney donates $2.5 million to Hurricane Irma relief
Updated: 12:10 PM CDT Sep 13, 2017
Disney said Wednesday that it will be donating $2.5 million to aid in recovery efforts across Florida and the Caribbean following Hurricane Irma.The donation will support the disaster response and recovery efforts of the American Red Cross, UNICEF, Save the Children, and other nonprofit organizations, Disney officials said. "As millions of people now face the daunting challenge of putting their lives and communities back together in the wake of these historic hurricanes, they need our help," said Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. In addition to Disney's donation announced today, contributions from Disney employees to eligible relief and recovery organizations will be matched dollar for dollar by Disney.
ORLANDO, Fla. —
Disney said Wednesday that it will be donating $2.5 million to aid in recovery efforts across Florida and the Caribbean following Hurricane Irma.
The donation will support the disaster response and recovery efforts of the American Red Cross, UNICEF, Save the Children, and other nonprofit organizations, Disney officials said.
Advertisement
"As millions of people now face the daunting challenge of putting their lives and communities back together in the wake of these historic hurricanes, they need our help," said Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
In addition to Disney's donation announced today, contributions from Disney employees to eligible relief and recovery organizations will be matched dollar for dollar by Disney.