Disney's 5th Avenue Store Hosts BC/EFA Event January 28

On Sunday January 28 (11:00-2:00 PM) Jacob Young (JR Chandler), the Emmy® Award- winning star of ABC's "All My Children" will host an exclusive event and raffle at World of Disney's 5th Avenue Flagship Store (711 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY) to help raise awareness and funds to support the Sunday, February 25 "ABC Daytime Salutes Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS" concert at Town Hall in New York City.

A raffle of rare and unique Disney items including signed posters from the Broadway companies of Disney's "Tarzan" and "Mary Poppins the new musical" and a limited edition Waterford Tinkerbell figurine will be featured in the event that will also include autograph signings by Mr. Young and his fellow "All My Children" co-stars Melisa Claire Egan, Jeff Branson and Chrishell Stause and Kristen Alderson of "One Life to Live" who will also perform a number from the Disney songbook.

This event is the first of several on-site and online auctions leading up to the annual "ABC Daytime Salutes BC/EFA" concert and is the latest example of the Walt Disney Corporation and ABC Television Network's long standing commitment to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Through this and other events, they have raised awareness and substantial funds helping BC/EFA help those in need. All proceeds from this event and the upcoming concert will benefit Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS. Tickets to "ABC Daytime Salutes Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS" can be purchased online at www.broadwaycares.org or by calling 212.840.0770 x268

Jacob Young recently made his Broadway debut as Lumiere in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. He joined the cast of "All My Children" as JR Chandler in September 2003, receiving his third Daytime Emmy nomination. In 2000, Jacob joined the cast of "General Hospital" as Lucky Spencer and won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Lead Actor. Jacob portrayed Rick Forrester on "The Bold and the Beautiful," for which he received his first Emmy nomination. Feature film credits include The Girl Next Door. He has also been seen in the ABC movie "Beach Boys: An American Family" and guest starred on ABC's "Hope & Faith." Over the past two years, Jacob has been featured in numerous ABC Daytime benefits supporting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

The World of Disney NYC located at 5th and 55th has the greatest selection of Disney gifts, plus Character Greetings, authentic Theme Park merchandise and an amazing new Disney Art Gallery. A great way to experience Walt Disney World with a New York twist! Call 212-702-0702 or visit www.worldofdisney.com .

ABC Daytime, which remains number one among all broadcast networks in the key Women 18-49 demographic, produces 1,000 hours of original television a year, with four network-owned daytime programs, including "The View," now in its 10th season, as well as the popular daytime dramas " All My Children," "One Life to Live" and "General Hospital."

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) is the nation's leading industry-based, not-for-profit AIDS fundraising and grant making organization. BC/EFA is the on-going, committed response from the American Theatre community to an urgent worldwide health crisis. By drawing upon the talents, resources, and generosity of this community, BC/EFA raises funds for AIDS-related causes across the United States. Since its founding in 1988, BC/EFA has raised over $100 million for critically needed services for people with AIDS, HIV or HIV-related illnesses. For information on BC/EFA's events, programs and services visit www.broadwaycares.org