Everton in the Community has joined forces with Disney On Ice to provide an exclusive VIP experience for more than 20 local children when the show arrives at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool later this month.
The EitC youngsters were selected from a number of the charity’s programmes, some of whom are faced with various societal challenges, and have been invited along as very special guests where they'll meet a famous Disney friend before they take to their seats with their families to watch the show.
The chosen recipients were invited to an afternoon tea party, hosted at Goodison Park where Rikke Madsen and Kathrine Kuhl from Everton's women's senior squad announced their surprise VIP trip to Disney on Ice.
The Blues duo also handed out tickets to this month's Merseyside derby at Goodison Park before joining the youngsters in a number of games and colouring activities where they were able to show off their dance moves to Disney songs!
As the charitable arm of Everton Football Club, EitC is committed to building brighter futures and creating stronger communities – the charity delivers more than 60 projects and initiatives each year which tackle issues such as inequality, health disparities, educational attainment, poverty, mental health, and unemployment with a strong commitment to making a tangible difference to local Merseyside families.
The VIP guests will get to experience an ice spectacular where believing is just the beginning – watching Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and stars from Frozen, Moana, Coco, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Tangled, The Princess and the Frog, and more, sharing every magical moment of breath-taking ice skating and beloved Disney stories together, creating memories to last a lifetime.
Commenting on their experience, Eight-year-old Poppy from Liverpool said: "I had lots of fun at the tea party with my sister and was so excited when the players said that we will be going to see Disney On Ice! I love everything Disney but have never been to a show before and I know I will have the best time ever!"
Denmark international, Rikke Madsen, said: "Myself and Kathrine had a lovely afternoon with these inspirational young people from Everton in the Community celebrating all things Disney On Ice and it was great to be able to surprise them with tickets to the upcoming Disney on Ice presents Dream Big show in Liverpool. These children have been through some difficult times recently, so it was very rewarding to be able to put some smiles back on their faces and I know they'll enjoy an extra special evening with their families in a few weeks thanks to the generosity of Disney On Ice."
Steven Armstrong, Regional Vice-President of Feld Entertainment, producers of Disney On Ice, said: “We are thrilled to join forces with our friends from Everton In The Community and enable the children to enjoy this magical experience in Liverpool – I’m sure this trip will make many much-loved memories for all of the families involved. That’s the magic of Disney On Ice!”
Disney On Ice presents Dream Big is at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool from Thursday 21 March to Sunday 24 March 2024.
For tickets and more information visit: www.disneyonice.co.uk.
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