There's so much that we share, that it's time we're aware
It's a small world after all."
One of the things I wanted to highlight today was the response of the theme park employees in Orlando -- specifically Disney, although employees at Universal and SeaWorld are showing their support in similar ways. (See guests at Universal Studios Orlando raise their wands to honor the fallen -- I dare you not to cry.)
While the response was motivated partly through a loss of several of their own, I would like to think that they're not just mourning those few -- that they're mourning everyone whose life was cut tragically short that day. Again, I don't want to delve too much into the politics of it, or my personal opinions--I just want to show the beautiful way Disney employees are showing their support and solidarity:
"Ohana"means "family." "Family" means no one gets left behind.
Disney World Cast Member Kevin O'Brien has been collecting and posting photos of the hearts (and similar tributes across Orlando) on his Facebook page. You can see them here, here and here.
And, I think it's also worth noting that Equality Florida has set up a GoFundMe page for the families of the victims. They initially had a goal of $100,000 and quickly surpassed that. At my last check, they had raised about $4.4 million. (It's a record-setting crowdfunding campaign -- which gives me a little hope, in light of all the sadness.)
If you're thinking about donating (or not donating), as I did, just remember: there's so much that we share, that it's time we're aware, it's a small world after all..."
The cast of the usually-dour Haunted Mansion staff:
The cast of the Finding Nemo show at Animal Kingdom.
The entire cast of The Lion King show at Animal Kingdom:
Disney World Cast Member Kevin O'Brien has been collecting and posting photos of the hearts (and similar tributes across Orlando) on his Facebook page. You can see them here, here and here.
And, I think it's also worth noting that Equality Florida has set up a GoFundMe page for the families of the victims. They initially had a goal of $100,000 and quickly surpassed that. At my last check, they had raised about $4.4 million. (It's a record-setting crowdfunding campaign -- which gives me a little hope, in light of all the sadness.)
If you're thinking about donating (or not donating), as I did, just remember: there's so much that we share, that it's time we're aware, it's a small world after all..."
No comments:
Post a Comment