For the past several weeks, Star Trek Beyond has partnered with Omaze for the “Star Trek: To Boldly Go” campaign, which allows fans who donate $10 or more to be chosen at random to be part of the “To Boldly Go Crew”. If you’re chosen, you get to fly “to Vancouver to visit the closed set and meet the cast of Star Trek Beyond. Additionally, supporters will also be automatically entered to with the once-in-a-lifetime grand prize: a walk-on-role!” Your donation will go to support nine global causes, each one chosen by a Star Trek Beyond cast member.
Omaze is releasing a series of videos to keep people interested, and today we’re proud to exclusively debut the latest one, which features director Justin Lin, Omaze co-founder Ryan Cummins, and the magic of well-timed explosions. Check out the video below.
Enter to win by going to Omaze.com/StarTrek. If you win the grand prize, you and a friend will be flown to Vancouver and stay in a 4-star hotel, go behind the scenes, hang out with the cast, witness filming, and be transformed by hair, makeup and costume to be a Star Trek character and get a walk-on role in the film. And even if you don’t win, you still donated money to some amazing charities.
Star Trek Beyond opens July 8, 2016, and stars John Cho, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoë Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin and Idris Elba.
Check out each cast member’s philanthropy of choice below:
- Brave Beginnings, an organization dedicated to ensuring that ventilators and life-saving neonatal equipment are always available to newborns in critical need. Nominated by Zoë Saldana.
- Camp Sunshine, a place where children with life-threatening illnesses and their families can regroup, reenergize, and restore hope for the future. Nominated by Anton Yelchin.
- Direct Relief International, one of the premiere disaster relief organizations that operates worldwide. Nominated by Zachary Quinto.
- Heaven Homes, an organization helping establish children’s homes and centers, while providing secure, safe and loving environments where children can be nurtured to realize their full potential. Nominated by Idris Elba.
- KidsCan, an organization that provides food, clothing and healthcare to disadvantaged youth in New Zealand. Nominated by Karl Urban.
- Koreatown Youth & Community Center, an organization serving the evolving needs of the Korean American population in the greater Los Angeles area as well as the multiethnic Koreatown community. Nominated by John Cho.
- Make-A-Wish, whose remarkable work is making wishes come true every day for children suffering from lifethreatening illnesses. Nominated by Chris Pine.
- Time is Precious, an organization helping to create a more comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for children, which in return helps assist with their treatment and recovery. Nominated by Simon Pegg.
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, an organization that is leading the way in advancing cures for childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Nominated by Susan Nimoy in honor of Leonard Nimoy.
