Skydance Latest To Make Major Donation To Humanitarian Efforts In Israel, Joins Comcast & Disney In Aid To Region – Update
deadline.comEditor’s note: Deadline will update this post as more donations and efforts by major media entities are announced. UPDATED, 11:21 AM: Skydance is the latest media company to make a seven-figure commitment to the Israel and Middle East relief effort, pledging $1 million to American Friends of Magen David Adom through an employee match program.
CEO David Ellison is subsidizing the donation in part. “Skydance stands with Israel, strongly condemns the attacks against its citizens, is donating support to the victims of this tragic act of terrorism, and prays for the safe release of innocents hostages,” the company said in a statement. PREVIOUSLY: 10: 33 AM: Comcast is the latest media company to open its coffers amid Israel’s war with Hamas, committing $2 million to aid humanitarian efforts.
The amount includes $1.5 million sent to Save the Children Federation, Doctors Without Borders, Direct Relief and American Friends of Magen David Adom.
The NBCUniversal parent is also donating up to $500,000 for all employee donations to these organizations, in addition to contributions that they have already made through our matching gift program.
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