Disney Helps Grant Wishes Across The World
Have you seen the animated short?
From Our Family To Yours
Our friends at Disney have launched a magical festive campaign sequel, 'From Our Family To Yours', in support of Make-A-Wish. It includes the launch of a new brand advert "The Stepdad", an animated tale about the power of family togetherness and storytelling.
Following the success of last year’s campaign, “The Stepdad” introduces a now grown-up Nicole, and her two children Max and Ella, as step-dad Mike moves into their family home.
At the heart of the story is a very special storybook – a precious item belonging to son Max from his birth father. The book deepens the family bonds as magical stories lift off from the pages igniting their shared imagination and wonder. You can watch the video here.
Spot the hidden Easter Eggs
Throughout the advert, eagle-eyed viewers will also be able to spot a number of hidden Disney and Make-A-Wish ‘Easter Eggs’.
The Easter Eggs include two artworks created by wish children; 13-year-old Dylan whose picture of a cheetah can be seen on the family’s fridge, and a rainbow from eight-year-old Bethany which can be spotted on a shelf in the children’s bedroom.
Dylan’s wish to be an animator was fulfilled by Flux Animation Studios, the producers behind this year’s Disney advert. With 15 operations to-date, Dylan discovered that drawing was one passion he could do no matter where he was, even in a hospital waiting room. The granting of this wish has solidified his dream further to pursue a career as an animator or graphic artist.
Give twice the joy
Gift A Wish
Give a gift of hope and joy to children with critical illnesses on behalf of your loved ones this festive season. Our charity e-card is quick and easy to send and makes a life-changing difference.
One of the e-cards you can choose is an exclusive Disney 'From Our Family To Yours' design.
A perfect gift for Christmas
Skating Minnie Mouse
As part of the campaign, Disney fans will be able to purchase a limited-edition skating Minnie Mouse and Journal inspired by the ad, online from ShopDisney.co.uk. Disney will give support worth more than $2m to Make-A-Wish International and our network of Affiliates around the world. The support, made up of financial donations, media value and gifts in-kind will help us step closer to achieving our vision, to grant a wish for every eligible child.
Music Single by UK based singer 'Gregory Porter'
Love Runs Deeper
Two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz musician Gregory Porter performs a soulful and emotive rendition of original track ‘Love Runs Deeper’ – written for the Disney advert.
‘Love Runs Deeper’ will be available for sale and download from 3rd November 2021. For every download before 31st December 2021, 100% of the proceeds from the retail price will go to Make-A-Wish® International to help grant life-changing wishes.
Creating magical wishes together since 1980
A lasting impact
Since 1980, Disney has helped Make-A-Wish grant more than 145,000 wishes around the world – bringing hope and joy to wish children and their families.
Every part of The Walt Disney Company helps Make-A-Wish grant life-changing wishes: from the theme park around the world, to Disney stores, to the television and movie studios.
