This week, Walt Disney Animation Studios is celebrating the release of Raya and the Last Dragon by working with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with a series of virtual events for patient families and supporters.
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What’s Happening:
- Walt Disney Animation Studios is putting on a series of virtual events for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in celebration of the release of Raya and the Last Dragon.
- Among the events offered will be virtual sessions to teach viewers how to draw, and gifts of the movie on DVD for all St. Jude patients and their families.
- The various events are open to the public and those interested can RSVP to the Facebook event here.
Offerings During the Week:
- Actress Kelly Marie Tran, who voices the warrior princess Raya, will deliver a video message prior to a special reading of the story on Monday, June 21.
- Walt Disney Animation Studios Supervising Animator Brian Menz will lead an exclusive virtual session to teach participants and viewers how to draw the Disney character Tuk Tuk on Tuesday, June 22. Menz will be joined by St. Jude patient Maelin-Kate and other influencers who champion the St. Jude mission.
- St. Jude patient Tayde will host a Facebook Live art session on Thursday, June 24 for all to join.
- Disney delivered DVD gifts of the film to all St. Jude patients and their families currently undergoing treatment, along with printable activity sheets for them to reference throughout the week.
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