Starlight Children's Foundation

The holiday season is a time of joy, warmth, and togetherness, but for hospitalized kids, it often looks a little different. Spending the season away from home can be tough, but YOU can bring holiday magic right to their bedside. This year, we invite you to join us in giving hospitalized children a reason to smile. ? ?? Send a FREE, customized holiday card to brighten a child’s day and remind them that they are not alone. Your kind words can make all the difference during their toughest moments. It’s simple, it’s quick, and it’s free. But the joy it delivers is priceless. ?? Join us and #GiveHappiness to hospitalized kids this season. Create your #HappyGram here: https://lnkd.in/gr6uitVe ????

Coinciding with the world premiere of Moana 2, The Walt Disney Company and Starlight Children's Foundation came together to create Moana themed Hospital gowns and Moana Movie Party in a Box which we launched at Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children. One of the most stressful experiences in a child's hospital journey is changing from their own clothes into a hospital gown. Starlight Hospital Gowns are specially designed for kids, then we add the magic of iconic characters like Moana inspiring the kids with confidence and courage just before they embark on a surgery or MRI.

Every year, the holidays bring joy, laughter, and many smiles to kids and families nationwide. But last year, instead of celebrating at home, Braylyn was hospitalized. At just two years old, Braylyn was diagnosed with a brain tumor and spent months in the hospital undergoing surgery and radiation. She missed three major family holidays, making an already tough time even harder. But thanks to the support of donors like you, Braylyn received a Starlight Toy Delivery, filling her hospital room with love, warmth, and holiday cheer. ??? “It made me happy that something so small [like a toy] could bring my baby so much joy,” her mom, Erika, shared. “We’ll never forget the love and generosity we received during the holidays.” This holiday season, join us and help brighten the holidays for hospitalized kids like Braylyn with Starlight programs like Toy Deliveries. Visit https://lnkd.in/gTBxDdGW to make a difference today. ???? #GiveHappiness

Today we celebrated Halloween with our favorite superheroes - our pediatric patients! ?? Thanks to generous costume donations from the Stay Strong Foundation, Inc and Starlight Children's Foundation, kids got to dress as their favorite cartoon characters, witches and dinosaurs. A big shout-out to everyone who helped make Halloween unforgettable for our young patients! ?#Halloweenfun #pediatricpatients #ChildLife

We’re excited to share that we've been awarded a Top-Rated Award from Great Nonprofits! ?? This recognition is a testament to the incredible support of our community—thank you to everyone who believes in our mission to deliver happiness to hospitalized kids across the U.S. Your support allows us to provide essential programs like Starlight Hospital Gowns, Hero Wagons, and Gaming Stations, transforming difficult hospital experiences into moments of joy and comfort. Your generosity and belief in Starlight’s mission make it possible for us to bring comfort, joy, and happiness to children and families when they need it most. Together, we’re making a real difference, one smile at a time. ???? Check out our page here: https://lnkd.in/gDB-56ai #DeliveringHappiness #GreatNonprofits

Happy Halloween!????What a treat it is to see all the amazing work Walt Disney World is doing for our community. Recently, my team partnered with Starlight Children's Foundation to surprise hospitalized children and their families with costumes, toys and books at Children's Miracle Network at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. And of course, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse made an appearance! Read more about how we’re bringing joy to our neighbors throughout the state and be sure to subscribe to MouseMail for future Walt Disney World updates:?https://lnkd.in/enDnxg_n

Happy Halloween! ?? Walt Disney World teamed up with Starlight Children's Foundation to bring some festive fun and Disney costumes to young patients in children’s hospitals across Florida. ??? Read all about the special memories made and more in MouseMail ??

We were thrilled to #deliverhappiness to pediatric patients all month long! ?? ??

? A Heartfelt Thank You to Starlight Children's Foundation! ?? At Coastal Kids Home Care, we’re deeply grateful for our partnership with the Starlight Children's Foundation, whose generosity has truly brightened our patients' days. The donation of a Nintendo Switch has been a game-changer for our nursing and care teams, enabling them to create a more comforting experience for our young patients. One of our patients, Alexi, has found the Nintendo Switch to be the perfect distraction during challenging moments. What was once a difficult process, like his blood draws, has now become manageable with the help of his favorite games. Seeing Alexi engaged and at ease is a testament to the impact that compassionate, creative care can have. Thank you, Starlight Children's Foundation, for making joy and healing possible through your support. ?? #CoastalKidsHomeCare #PatientSupport #ChildrensHealth #StarlightFoundation #PediatricCare

Mason, who lives with osteogenesis imperfecta and Burnside-Butler syndrome, is absolutely enthralled by Disney and Pixar’s “Up”. His mom tells us that he’s always finding ways to recreate the balloon-house depicted in the movie! So, when Mason received his Pixar-themed Starlight Gown featuring Russell from “Up”, he was over the moon! “He absolutely loves his Russell gown,” his mom said. “It has become more of a security blanket for him, he loves it that much. It has been the sweetest thing to see, as he has never had [anything he’s so attached to] like his Russell gown. Having something that he has passion for and seeing his excitement about it...it’s the one thing that can make him smile even on his worst days, which is so amazing.” For many pediatric patients like Mason, Pixar-themed Starlight Gowns aren't just clothing—they're a source of comfort and encourage imaginations. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g6F_iATq ??