Disney VoluntEARS came together in France to wrap more than 3,000 Christmas presents for children in more than 60 hospitals across the country.
What’s Happening:
- Like every year at this time, the Disney Volunteers are mobilizing to bring the magic of the end-of-year holidays to children hospitalized across France.
- More than 170 families volunteered their time and energy to carefully wrap over 3,000 Christmas gifts for young patients in more than 60 hospitals across the country.
- This strong and recurring commitment from Disneyland Paris reflects the destination's ongoing commitment to those who need it most and its desire to spread the Disney magic beyond the park gates.
- These gifts, specially wrapped with care and festive spirit, will be distributed in pediatric wards of hospitals, offering hospitalized children a moment of happiness and comfort during the festive season.
- Each gift was carefully selected to bring a smile to the children's faces, and the wrapping process was a moment of joy shared by young and old.
- Gifts include a variety of toys, games, and festive items, carefully tailored to each age group.
- The distribution of these gifts will begin at the beginning of December in more than 60 hospitals across France. And Stitch himself will participate in the gift distributions alongside VoluntEARS, notably at the Grand Hôpital de l’Est Francilien and on Christmas Day in Paris.
What They’re Saying:
- Éric Pires Augère, coordinator of the park’s patronage actions: “At Disneyland Paris, we believe in the magic of Christmas and the power of generosity. This mobilization once again demonstrates the united and generous spirit of Disney VoluntEARS, whose positive impact resonates well beyond this day.”
- Christelle, a Disney VoluntEAR: “This meeting has become a family tradition for us! Always in a good mood, it is important to share the magic of Christmas with hospitalized children, and involving my children in this action, who are always delighted to be there, is a very nice way of instilling in them the values of sharing for those who need it."