‘Toy Story’ voice actors hosting zoom call to benefit Give Kids The World Village
A star-studded cast of voice actors from Disney-Pixar’s “Toy Story” will appear on a special Zoom call to benefit Give Kids The World Village on June 13.
Give Kids The World Village is a Central Florida-based nonprofit that fulfills wishes for critically ill children and their families. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the village will be closed for an undetermined period.
As part of the closure, the organization will be forced to lay off 86% of its staff effective June 27, 2020. A small team will remain to ensure the safety and security of the Village and to prepare for its eventual re-opening.
For every month Give Kids The World is closed due to COVID-19 more than 700 wishes are postponed.
A $25 donation to participate in this special event will help give hope to critically ill children and their families, and support the Village in fulfilling these wishes once it’s safe to do so.
During this event voice actors will share their experiences with the films and host a Q&A.
The lineup includes:
- Jeff Garlin – Emmy nominated. Voice of Buttercup. Currently stars in ABC’s The Goldbergs.
- Laurie Metcalf – Emmy, Tony Winner and Academy Award Nominee. Voice of Andy’s Mom (Mrs. Davis). Currently stars in ABC’s The Conners.
- John Ratzenberger – Emmy nominated. Voice of Hamm. Starred as Cliff Clavin on Cheers.
- Jodi Benson – Tony nominated and Disney Legend. Voice of Tour Guide Barbie. Voice of Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid
- Christina Hendricks – Emmy nominated. Voice of Gabby Gabby . Starred in AMC’s Mad Men, currently on Good Girls
- Blake Clark – Voice of Slinky Dog, an accomplished character actor with over 100 credits
- Maddy McGraw – Voice of Bonnie
- John Morris – Voice of Andy
- Jeff Pidgeon – Voice of Aliens, animator, screenwriter, storyboard artist for Pixar
The event is taking place on June 13, 2020, at 7 p.m. EDT. You can purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youve-got-a-friend-an-evening-for-give-kids-the-world-tickets-107760053220. Call details to join will be sent to participants prior to the event.
