Donates bobsled to museum
Disneyland donates an old ride vehicle to the National Roller Coaster Museum. The ride vehicle comes from the Matterhorn Bobsleds roller coaster, which received new vehicles along with its refurbishment.
We’re delighted to provide these pieces of Disneyland Resort history to the National Roller Coaster Museum, an organization that celebrates our industry. The Matterhorn bobsled and California Screamin’ signage represent two of our most beloved attractions, from the first tubular steel-tracked roller coaster in the world to one of the longest and most thrilling.
Study: $2m ‘anti-gay’ donations
An analysis of Chick-fil-A’s charitable donations by Equality Matters and The Advocate, claims that the chain donated almost $2 million to what it calls “anti-gay” groups such as The Family Research Council and Exodus International between 2003 and 2009. WinShape, the Company’s charitable arm received $8,067,161 from Chick-fil-A Inc. In 2010, WinShape donated $1,974,380 to:
- Marriage & Family Foundation: $1,188,380
- Fellowship Of Christian Athletes: $480,000
- National Christian Foundation: $247,500
- New Mexico Christian Foundation: $54,000
- Exodus International: $1,000
- Family Research Council: $1,000
- Georgia Family Council: $2,500
Chick-fil-A’s CEO, Dan Cathy:
We’re not anti-anybody. Our mission is to create raving fans.
Helps rescue racehorse
Michaels donates thousands of dollars to help the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals rescue a former racehorse headed to the slaughterhouse. The horse, Royale With Speed, is the grandson of Triple Crown champ Secretariat, and will be looked after by a family in New Mexico.
‘Hope for Haiti’ telethon
Disney VoluntEARS, including Walt Disney World cast members, receive calls and donations during the “Hope for Haiti” telethon, operating out of the Disney Reservations Center in Orlando. The telethon lasts for two hours and allows viewers to donate online and on the phone to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti.
Thousands of Disney Cast Members have personal ties to Haiti and some are still trying to locate friends or family members in the region.
Donates money to protect forests
Disney donates $7 million to support forest conservation efforts, including protection against deforestation in the Amazon, the Congo and throughout the United States. The company partners with Conservation International and The Conservation Fund to support a variety of related causes.
These efforts supplement what we are already doing across the company to cut down on fossil fuel use, to switch to cleaner forms of energy and to educate kids and adults alike about being better environmental stewards.
Donates papers
Bond donates correspondence to the Auburn Avenue Research Library in Atlanta. The collection covers the period from 1969 to 1996 and contains correspondence, organizational and institutional material related to the Voter Education Project, Political Associates, and The Southern Elections Fund, includes speeches, political ephemera, articles, poetry and a book written by Bond, as well as items relating to African American political life.