Spreading Joy: Disney Provides a MediCinema Theater to London Children’s Hospital
Newly christened Knight of the Order of the British Empire and Disney CEO Bob Iger has announced that as part of The Walt Disney Company’s $100 million commitment to “reimagine the patient experience in children’s hospitals around the world,” the company will fund the creation of a fully accessible MediCinema theater in London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).
MediCinema specializes in building theaters equipped with space for beds, wheelchairs, and medical equipment. Disney was a founding partner in the company.
The announcement came during Iger’s visit to GOSH on Monday, where he was joined by Joy and Sadness from the upcoming Pixar film Inside Out 2.
A Little Disney Magic
While there, Iger also surprised patients with the news that they would be some of the first people to see the upcoming film, along with children at nearly 500 hospitals worldwide.
“Disney’s close relationship with the United Kingdom extends back decades, and we are particularly proud of our lasting work with London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital,” Iger said. “We hope that this new state-of-the-art MediCinema will bring moments of happiness and joy to the children and families who need it most, and we look forward to continuing to find more ways to bring the magic of Disney to life in children’s hospitals around the world.”
Disney Has Long Supported GOSH
Disney’s support of GOSH actually dates back to 1951, when Walt Disney first visited the hospital.
In 2018, the hospital was one of the first beneficiaries of Disney’s children’s hospital initiative. At that time, the GOSH unveiled its new underwater-themed outdoor play area called Disney Reef. Together, Disney and GOSH Charity are also working on transforming the hospital’s indoor play area.
“Our staff go above and beyond to try and ensure children feel as welcome and as comfortable at GOSH as possible, and we’re delighted Disney is continuing to make our hospital that bit more special,” Matthew Shaw, Chief Executive of GOSH, said.
Learn More About Disney’s Commitment
Since Disney’s original $100 million commitment six years ago, the company has supported more than 1,300 across the globe.
To learn more about Disney’s commitment to giving, visit Impact.Disney.com.
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