Earlier today, a press release was released announcing that Disney will be donating a percentage of each sale between March 3rd-4th to Make-A-Wish, the organization that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses. This donation will include toys and money that this charitable organization needs.
Make sure to use hashtag #HeroActs on social media as specified in the press release.
February 27, Los Angeles, Calif.—The Walt Disney Company today announced Marvel: The Universe Unites, an epic charity campaign combining the super powers of the cast of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War to help support children’s charities. The week-long event will see stars of the movie team up for a series of hero acts and social media challenges to provide funds and raise awareness for charities that support children and families impacted by serious illness. The initiative will culminate the weekend of March 3 when shopDisney.com and Disney stores in the U.S. will donate 10% of sales of all Marvel products made between March 3-4, 2018 (up to $50,000) to Make-A-Wish® to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Disney Store press release:
Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk and the rest of the Avengers return to battle their most powerful enemy yet — the evil Thanos. To help fans prepare of the mission, beginning March 3, Disney store and shopDisney.com will offer an assortment of Marvel Avengers: Infinity War toys, figures, apparel and accessories, including:
- Thanos Infinity Gauntlet Mug ($16.95): As Thanos tightens his grip on the universe, you’ll get a better grip on your mornings as you sip from this sculpted infinity stone guantlet mug featuring jeweled details.
- Avengers: Infinity War Reflective Bomber Jacket for Kids ($29.95): They’ll feel unstoppable in this cozy, lightweight bomber jacket featuring their favorite characters from Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War. A reflective exterior shimmers like an Infinity Stone, while the galaxy’s heroes have their back.
- Iron Man Repulsor Gloves ($24.95): Power-up your palms in this pair of Iron Man light and sound repulsor gloves, direct from Stark Labs. With multiple play features like missile-firing action, lighted repulsor, and authentic sound effects, you’ll be amply armored for battle.
- Star-Lord Element Blasters ($24.95): They’ll be in their element like Star-Lord when they’re saving the galaxy while dual-wielding these element blasters from Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War. The blasters feature cool lights, sound effects, and fire darts up to 13 feet.
Marvel: The Universe Unites with #HeroActs
Calling. All. Heroes. Join us for an epic charity campaign: 10% of the sales of Marvel products purchased at a Disney store in the U.S. and shopDisney.com on March 3 and 4, 2018, will be donated to Make-A-Wish®, up to a maximum of $50,000. Stars from Marvel Avengers: Infinity War are assembling for a series of #HeroActs and social media challenges to provide funds and raise awareness for charities that support children and families impacted by serious illness.
