Star of Disney-Pixar's BRAVE Pays Tribute to Courageous Kids

Star of Disney-Pixar's BRAVE Pays Tribute to Courageous Kids

Taking time out from her on-ice debut in Disney On Ice Presents Rockin' Ever After...

WHO:

Merida, the red-headed sharpshooter from Disney-Pixar's BRAVE, along with Disney On Ice friends

WHAT:

...will award Certificates of Bravery to hospitalized youngsters at Rush Children's Hospital. Among other gifts, young patients will be presented with their own wig versions of Merida's trademark unruly red locks, reminding them of the power of passion in overcoming adversity, and ceremonial bow and arrow sets, to summon their fighting spirit.

WHEN:

1:30 - 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

WHERE:

Rush Children's Hospital at Rush University Medical Center, 1620 W. Harrison, Chicago

Valet media parking is available at the Harrison entrance.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY:

Merida interacting with children in their hospital rooms, as they try on their wigs and play with their bow and arrow sets.

NOTE:

Disney On Ice Presents Rockin' Ever After is completing its three-week Chicago-area engagement, with performances at the United Center through Feb. 10.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

For Disney On Ice - Bonni Pear or Carol Vesely, Miller-Pear Public Relations, (312) 674-4566 office; (312) 520-0175 cell; info@millerpear.com

For Rush University Medical Center - Cassandra Sura, 312-942-7820; cassandra_c_sura@rush.edu

/PRNewswire/ -- Feb. 5, 2013/

SOURCE Disney On Ice

Disney On Ice


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