Following the massive global success of Star Wars: A New Hope in the late 1970’s, fans began to embrace Lucas’ stories of struggle, hope and inspiration on a more personal level. Philanthropy was very important to George Lucas — he used early screenings to raise money for charities around the world with a particular emphasis on children’s healthcare and education. Over the course of the last 35+ years, Star Wars fans have continued George’s mission to support philanthropy by volunteering their time to countless charities across the world and raising millions of dollars in donations. With new Star Wars stories on the horizon, and generous support from Disney, we seek to continue George’s humanitarian vision. Star Wars: Force for Change aims to support the immense passion and goodwill of our fans and promote change through inspiration, stories and meaningful partnerships.