In 1971, Sandy Duncan was nominated for 2 Golden Globe Awards including "New Star of the Year - Female" for her appearance in Disney's Million Dollar Duck and "Best Actress, Musical or Comedy" for her appearance in the film version of the Neil Simon play Star Spangled Girl.
Sandy Duncan has been a past volunteer for the non-profit organization "RFB&D" (Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic), having attended their yearly "Record-a-thons", where participants create audio books to make them accessible for the blind, dyslexic, or others with disabilities that hinder their ability to enjoy the texts.
Sandy Duncan was a past recipient of the National Rehabilitation Hospital Victory Award, given to individuals who best exemplify exceptional strength and courage in the face of adversity.
Sandy Duncan: (reflecting on her role as Peter Pan) It was a big event in my life. The night Mary Martin (the 1954 Peter Pan) came to see me, that was a big deal.
Sandy Duncan: (on supporting the arts) If you want your community to be on the map and grow, and not just shrivel up, you need to invest in your community.