Disney and Lucasfilm Team Up with FIRST to Inspire the Next Generation of Heroes and Innovators

Disney and Lucasfilm Team Up with FIRST to Inspire the Next Generation of Heroes and Innovators

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MANCHESTER, N.H. & BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 13, 2019--Lucasfilm and parent company Disney, and the global K-12 nonprofit organization FIRSTĀ® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) today announced they are teaming up to inspire the next generation of heroes and innovators. As part of their Star Wars: Force for Change philanthropic initiative, Disney and Lucasfilm are providing a $1.5 million donation, in-kind and mentorship resources to help expand access to FIRST programs for more students globally, with a focus on underserved communities.

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Disney and Lucasfilm Team Up with FIRST to Inspire the Next Generation of Heroes and Innovators

Apr 13, 2019, 5:15pm UTC
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190413005023/en/ > MANCHESTER, N.H. & BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 13, 2019--Lucasfilm and parent company Disney, and the global K-12 nonprofit organization FIRSTĀ® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) today announced they are teaming up to inspire the next generation of heroes and innovators. As part of their Star Wars: Force for Change philanthropic initiative, Disney and Lucasfilm are providing a $1.5 million donation, in-kind and mentorship resources to help expand access to FIRST programs for more students globally, with a focus on underserved communities. > This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190413005023/en/