Fun CenterTM Mobile Entertainment Units
A Fun CenterTM mobile entertainment unit contains a Sharp AQUOSTM LCD television, DVD player, and Nintendo Wii™ gaming system. Whether hospitalized children are nervously awaiting surgery, sitting restlessly during a long treatment, or feeling lonely in their hospital room, Fun Centers help them cope by providing endless hours of fun and distraction.
To date, more than 6,000 Fun Centers have been sponsored by companies, foundations and individuals and are being enjoyed at hospitals across North America. However, the need is great and our waitlist long.
Below is a note shared with us from a Nurse and Child Life Specialist:
Dear Starlight,
We are thrilled with the Fun Center! Our patients see it and are immediately entranced. This morning, a six year old patient who has had problems with breathing treatments allowed the respiratory therapist to complete his treatment while he was playing on your Fun Center. He truly did not notice the therapist or breathing mask! Thank you so much for your generosity and for all of the time and effort put into making this happen for the patients…your ongoing support has made a genuine difference.
Sincerely,
Cindy, Nurse Manager
Cathy, Child Life Coordinator
Fun Center sponsorship is currently $4,250 (*plus applicable taxes), which includes the cost of the unit, shipping and administration, and repair and maintenance for the life of the Fun Center by dedicated Starlight staff. Sponsors are identified by a customized adhesive sign permanently affixed to the Fun Center, showcasing their generosity for years to come. Click here to download more information about Fun Center sponsorship.
Add Me to the Fun Center Wait List!
Starlight is excited to announce that we have created one universal waiver for both Fun Centers and PC Pals. The waiver needs to be signed by each participating hospital only one time. After the waiver is signed, hospitals will not need to fill out a new waiver for subsequent Fun Centers or PC Pals!
If you work at a hospital or medical facility that would like to be added to the Fun Center wait list, you must submit a signed universal waiver. Waivers can be sent to Starlight by fax (Attn: Kelly Duda, 617-241-0066) or mail (Attn: Kelly Duda, Starlight Children's Foundation, Fun Center Request Processing Center, 529 Main Street, Suite 608, Charlestown, MA 02129). Once the universal waiver has been submitted, hospitals should complete the application form to be added to the wait list. Hospitals will not be added to the wait list unless we have a signed universal waiver on file.
*Since we are recreating our wait list with this new requirement, EVERYONE must reapply to be on the wait list. We are hoping that this will help to streamline the placement process when a sponsor is identified.
View the current wait list, click here.
To learn more about this program, email your question to info@starlight.org.