Disney donates money from Cinderella's Wishing Well to foster children organization

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Cinderella’s Wishing Well at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World is a place for many to make wishes by throwing in change.

Now, Disney has taken that change, totaling $15,000, and donated it to the Foundation for Foster Children. The non-profit helps children living with foster families realize some of their own wishes such as access to summer camps, art classes, social activities, tutoring and even cakes on special occasions, according to a Disney news release.

For more than 30 years, Disney World has donated the money from the wishing wells, fountains and water-based attractions to children’s charities. This year, the cast members voted to give the money to the Foundation for Foster Children.

“One of our goals is to increase public awareness and support for more than 1,400 foster children who live in Central Florida,” said Betsey Bell, executive director of the Foundation for Foster Children, in a news release.

“Each coin is a symbol of hope and dreams,” said Nancy Gidusko, director of community relations at Walt Disney World Resort.

In front of Cinderella’s Wishing Well, a plaque reminds guests their wishes will help the dreams of children come true.