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The Walt Disney Company Commits More Than $100 Million to Bring Comfort to Children and Their Families in Hospitals

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Mark A. Wallace, President and CEO of Texas Children’s Hospital (left) and Disney Chairman and CEO Robert A. Iger (right) were joined by Mickey Mouse and hospital patients at an event taking place this morning at Texas Children’s Hospital. Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company, today announced an innovative … Continue reading "The Walt Disney Company Commits More Than $100 Million to Bring Comfort to Children and Their Families in Hospitals"
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D23 EXPO DISNEY FAN EVENT TO BE HELD IN JAPAN IN 2018

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MINATO-KU, Tokyo, March 21, 2017 — The Walt Disney Company (Japan) announced today that it will stage D23 Expo Japan 2018, a special event for Disney fans created by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, over three days from February 10 to February 12, 2018, at Tokyo Disney Resort in Maihama. D23 Expo is held … Continue reading "D23 EXPO DISNEY FAN EVENT TO BE HELD IN JAPAN IN 2018"
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Adam Sanderson Named Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications of The Walt Disney Company

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
BURBANK, Calif., January 7, 2014-Adam Sanderson has been named senior vice president, corporate communications of The Walt Disney Company, it was announced today by Zenia Mucha, executive vice president and chief communications officer of The Walt Disney Company. In his new role, Mr. Sanderson will oversee D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, Disney Corporate Creative … Continue reading "Adam Sanderson Named Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications of The Walt Disney Company"
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Disney Announces Heroes Work Here

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Company-Wide Initiative To Hire, Train and Support Military Veterans KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 13, 2012 – Today at The Walt Disney Company’s (NYSE: DIS) Annual Shareholder meeting in Kansas City, President and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger announced Heroes Work Here, a new company-wide initiative to hire, train and support returning veterans. The new … Continue reading "Disney Announces Heroes Work Here"
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The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors Extends Contract to 2016 for Robert A. Iger as Part of Succession Plan

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Chairman John E. Pepper Jr. to Retire from Board at 2012 Shareholder Meeting Iger to Be Named Chairman in Addition to CEO upon Pepper’s Retirement Iger to Transition from CEO to Executive Chairman in 2015 to Ensure Strategic Continuity and Seamless Succession BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors announced today … Continue reading "The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors Extends Contract to 2016 for Robert A. Iger as Part of Succession Plan"
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The Walt Disney Company Commits US $2.5 Million in Humanitarian Aid to the Victims of the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan

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The Company will also match employee donations to Red Cross and Save the Children up to US$1 million Tokyo and Burbank, Calif., March 14, 2011 The Walt Disney Company announced today that it will donate $2.5 million to the American Red Cross to support humanitarian aid efforts related to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. … Continue reading "The Walt Disney Company Commits US $2.5 Million in Humanitarian Aid to the Victims of the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan"
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Walt Disney World Resort Releases 2008 Community Report

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., March 11, 2009 – As part of The Walt Disney Company’s first consolidated corporate responsibility report, Walt Disney World Resort released the 2008 Community Report that highlights the many ways the company remains actively involved in Central Florida. The community report focuses on accomplishments related to the environment, workplace and community, … Continue reading "Walt Disney World Resort Releases 2008 Community Report"
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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT LONG-TERM ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS

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Strategic Environmental Objectives and Targets Outlined in Disney’s First Comprehensive Corporate Responsibility Report BURBANK, Calif., March 9, 2009 — The Walt Disney Company today announced a landmark set of strategic environmental goals and challenging 3 to 5 year targets to reduce emissions, waste, electricity and fuel use, and its impact on water and ecosystems. The … Continue reading "THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT LONG-TERM ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS"
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Florida Hospital Unveils New Details, Name for Disney Children’s Hospital

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ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 27, 2008 – Officials from Florida Hospital today revealed new details about their visionary plans to shape the ‘Children’s Hospital of the Future,’ which will make a significant impact on children’s health throughout Central Florida and be a model for pediatric hospitals beyond the region. The plans include sophisticated, interactive technology for … Continue reading "Florida Hospital Unveils New Details, Name for Disney Children’s Hospital"
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