April 29th, 2014

ToonUps and Summertime Entertainment announced today the release of the Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return collection in ToonUps’ game on Facebook, A Better World. With the collection now available, players of the uplifting “Do Good to Look Good” virtual world game can accessorize their characters and decorate their virtual homes based on content and characters from the upcoming animated feature film, releasing in theaters nationwide on May 9, 2014.

The debut of the Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return collection includes over 100 branded virtual goods, with more exciting additions coming soon.

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TS Management•Jul 28th, 2014

BetterWorldians Radiotoday announced a partnership with Angels & Doves, an anti-bullying organization, and country singer Josey Milner, an Angel Ambassador.Milner and Kim Harvey, founder of Angels & Doves, were guests on BetterWorldians Radio on February 6th. The episode is now available via podcast on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel (http://Radio.BetterWorldians.com). BetterWorldians Radio inspires with the people and ideas that are making the world a better place.

During the show, Ray Hansell, BetterWorldians Radio host and ToonUps CEO, announced a new partnership between ToonUps, the parent company of BetterWorldians Radio, and Josey Milner. ToonUps is now featuring The Josey Milner Collection, in ToonUps’ A Better World, the Facebook game. Players can purchase Josey Milner merchandise to accessorize their characters and decorate virtual homes in the game.

Read the full article here: Josey Milner Teams With ToonUps For New Virtual Facebook Game

Wayne, PA – November 4, 2013 –Be part of a miracle this holiday season.  ToonUps, creator of the popular Facebook game A Better World, has announced a campaign for kindness with the release of an animated video, Color Your World with Kindness.  The campaign seeks to inspire a worldwide movement people whose small acts make a big difference. When the video reaches 1,000,000 views on YouTube, ToonUps will make a donation to CURE International to fund surgeries for ten children, making it possible for them to walk. ToonUps and CURE have a long standing relationship, partnering on a number of campaigns to help disadvantaged children in the developing world.

(From Left): Ray Hansell, MarySue Hansell and Greg Hansell.

By Michael Davalos

mdavalos@mainlinemedianews.com

Twitter:@michaelidavalos

When the creators of the Facebook game "A Better World" eclipsed their goal of six million good deeds, instead of holding a celebration for their employees or giving them a bonus, they funded life-saving surgeries for three children in Uganda who were suffering from hydrocephalus, which is a buildup of fluid inside the skull that leads to brain swelling.

These three children now have the chance to live long and healthy lives thanks to Ray, MarySue and Gregory Hansell, the family behind the ToonUps Company. The husband, wife and son combination began in January 2000 as a digital entertainment company whose mission is to create online games and apps to brighten the world.

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PHILADELPHIA – January 7, 2013 –

ToonUpstoday announced that their goal of reaching six million good deeds in their Facebook game, A Better World by January 1^st was accomplished on December 31st, releasing the funds to provide life-saving surgeries for three babies suffering from Hydrocephalus. Three children: Sylas Oola, Maureen Ageno, and Sharon Apio are now being treated thanks to the players of A Better World at CURE International hospital in Uganda.

“Many people are pointing fingers at violent video games, in the wake of the Newtown, Connecticut tragedy, so we think it’s important to let people know there are video games that are doing a great deal of good in the world,” said MarySue Hansell, COO of ToonUps. “Parents, teachers, and all people need to understand that there are alternatives and vehicles that use technology for good.” 

ToonUps will fund medical operations through CURE International for the three children that might otherwise never receive the medical attention they require. “Without treatment, up to 6 in 10 people with hydrocephalus will die, and those who survive have varying amounts of intellectual, physical, and neurological disabilities,” noted Joel Worrall, vice president of CURE.org.  “Playing a fun game is a simple way people with or without financial means can help others and feel better about themselves. We’ve done a series of campaigns with A Better World. We helped ten children to walk for the first time and they sent over 50,000 get well wishes from their players to children in our hospitals.”

In the campaign which began on November 5^th, 2012, players of A Better World did good deeds in the real world and posted those deeds in various sections of the game. Players also express gratitude; report acts of kindness, send love, say prayers, and share their hopes and dreams. Deeds were as simple as holding a door for someone with packages to helping victims of Hurricane Sandy.

About CURE

CURE.org is a non-profit organization that operates hospitals and programs in 20 countries since 1998 for more than 100 million physically disabled children. Patients receive surgical treatment regardless of gender, religion, ethnicity or ability to pay. 

About ToonUps
ToonUps is a digital entertainment company whose mission is to create online games and apps to brighten the world. ToonUps has created a rich array of products designed with the purpose of uplifting people through optimism, altruism and fun. From social gaming to business training, their innovative content brings these core themes to a variety of markets. ToonUps is headquartered in Wayne, PA.

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A Better World game: http://bit.ly/ABWgameFB 

A Dream for A Better World video:http://bit.ly/DreamABWvideo

CURE: http://bit.ly/CUREorgKids

ToonUps: http://bit.ly/ToonUpswebsite

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