Death affects us all, but quite often navigating grief feels like an endless valley of trouble. At Disney, “the show” at work must go on for our guests despite the inward anguish and heartbreak.
Are you a WDW Cast Member (or do you know one) who has suffered a loss of someone and needs financial support for funeral costs, meals, or something else? Are you looking for someone to lead a funeral or memorial service?
We may be able to help. The Cast Member Gateway of Hope exists to come alongside you in the hardest moments of your life, offering peace in the midst of the storm.
If you’re a Cast Member looking for help, click the button below. You’ll be lead to a Google Form to fill out a few details— this is just so that we can verify the recipient is a current CM on Rostr as well as learn a little more about the situation.
Someone will be in contact with you within a day... and may peace be with you.
Would you like to support a Cast Member who is grieving a loss? You can give in honor of someone you’ve lost, and their name will be added to our list below. Anything given here will only be used for grieving WDW Cast Members and overseen by our leadership team. Click the button below for tax-deductible donations!
Note: Giving occurs through Freedom Church. Please select “Josh & Carissa Avery” as the fund, and write “Gateway of Hope” as the memo. For accountability, we will keep you updated on the specific use of your gift.
Hope provided to our Cast Members
in honor of the legacy of Rosemary Flatley