In the wake of the fire that destroyed large portions of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, many people and companies have stepped and donated money to help with the reconstruction of the famed Cathedral.
On Wednesday, the Walt Disney Company joined that group of companies willing to donate to the cause. The company of the mouse has announced that they will donate $5 million to help the reconstruction efforts.
So far, there has been over $1 billion that has been raised.
Disney has a connection to the Cathedral with its 1996 animated film, The Hunchback of Notre Dame based on the novel by Victor Hugo.
In a statement released on the company’s website, Disney CEO Bob Iger stated,
“Notre-Dame is a beacon of hope and beauty that has defined the heart of Paris and the soul of France for centuries, inspiring awe and reverence for its art and architecture and for its enduring place in human history. The Walt Disney Company stands with our friends and neighbors in the community, offering our heartfelt support as well as a $5 million donation for the restoration of this irreplaceable masterpiece,”