Garden Grove, Anaheim Kids Get Marvel-ous Avengers Experience

GARDEN GROVE, CA —It isn't every day you get to hang out with Tony Stark, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Ant Man and Captain Marvel. That's exactly what happened recently for kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Anaheim and Garden Grove.

The kids got a surprise visit from several of the “Avengers: Endgame” cast, and a day at Disneyland Resort, as a special part of the new initiative "Avengers Unites."

"Avengers: Endgame" stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jermey Renner, Paul Rudd and Brie Larson distributed Marvel themed toys and products donated by LEGO Group, Hasbro, Funko and Amazon, part of a contribution valued at $4 million.

The endeavor aims to donate in support of children in our community and around the world, according to a Disneyland Park spokesperson.

"Our kids had a great time, and many of them said it was the best day ever," the program's Executive Director John Machiaverna said. "We are very appreciative of what the Disneyland Resort has done for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Anaheim. Over three decades, Disney has made a tremendous positive impact on our Club Members."

In addition, the Walt Disney Company donated $1 million to the Starlight Children’s Foundation.

The majority of the donated toys support Disney’s signature philanthropic commitment, Disney Team of Heroes, which delivers comfort and inspiration to seriously ill children around the world.