 Since it was founded in 1992, The Toys "R" Us Children's Fund, Inc. has donated millions of dollars each year to organizations and charities that support the health and welfare of children. As a major partner over the last 13 years with Starlight Starbright, Toys "R" Us has funded the construction of more than 50 state-of-the-art hospital playrooms known as Starlight Sites in hospitals throughout the United States.
“Toys “R” Us and the Toys “R” Us Children’s Fund are committed to improving the quality of life for children. Through Starlight Site playrooms, we hope to bring much-needed joy and play time to pediatric patients throughout the country.”
— Kathleen Waugh, Chairman, Toys "R" Us Children's Fund, Inc.
In Support of a Growing Trend
The Toys "R" Us Children's Fund-Starlight Starbright partnership is an example of a movement in hospital care as hospitals are addressing patients' needs by teaming up with the private sector. In addition, the playroom program addresses the burgeoning, nationwide hospital trend of looking at a patient's environment as an important factor in the healing process.
"For children confined to a hospital, the opportunity to have fun in a well-equipped, inviting atmosphere assists in the healing process," said Jane Van Stedum, vice president of program services for Starlight Starbright. "While play experiences are valuable in their own right, they also provide children an opportunity to express their feelings, release stress and learn new skills. Our partnership with Toys "R" Us allows us to enhance the quality of our site program and bring countless hours of therapeutic fun to the children who need it most."
 
 
Toys "R" Us Children's Fund Starlight Sites
Advocate Illinois -- Chicago, IL
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women and Children -- Orlando, FL
Barbara Bush Children's Hospital -- Portland, ME
Ben Taub General Hospital -- Houston, TX
Boston Medical Center -- Boston, MA
Brookdale Hospital -- Brookdale, NY
Broward General (Chris Everett) -- Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Children’s Hospital -- New Orleans, LA
Children’s Hospital & Research Center at Oakland -- Oakland, CA
Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center -- Seattle, WA
Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s -- Paterson, NJ (2 Sites)
Children’s Hospital of Buffalo -- Buffalo, NY
Children’s Hospital of Hudson County -- Jersey City, NJ
Children’s Hospital of Michigan -- Detroit, MI
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh -- Pittsburgh, PA
Children’s National Medical Center -- Washington, DC (2 Sites)
Children's Hospital of Central Georgia -- Macon, GA
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia -- Philadelphia, PA
Children's Hospital San Diego -- San Diego, CA
Children's Specialized Hospital -- Mountainside, NJ
Colorado Springs Medical Center -- Colorado Springs, CO (2 Sites)
Denver Health -- Denver, CO
DeVos Children’s Hospital -- Grand Rapids, MI
Duke Children’s Hospital - Durham, NC (2 Sites)
Evanston Hospital -- Evanston, IL
Fairview University Children’s Hospital -- Minneapolis, MN (2 Sites)
Franciscan -- Brighton, MA
Grady Infectious Disease Center -- Atlanta, GA
Hackensack University Medical Center -- Hackensack, NJ
Harborview Medical Center Seattle, WA
Holtz Children’s Hospital at Jackson Memorial Miami, FL
HSC Health Care System -- Washington, DC (2 Sites)
Huguley Memorial Medical Center -- Burleson, TX
Jamaica Hospital -- Jamaica, NY
Kosair Children’s Hospital -- Louisville, KY (2 Sites)
Laughlin Memorial Hospital -- Greeneville, TN
Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital -- Houston, TX
Maimonides Medical Center -- Brooklyn, NY
Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Center -- Seattle, WA
Massachusetts General Hospital -- Boston, MA
Memorial Hospital and Health System -- South Bend, IN
Memorial Medical Center/First Step -- Las Cruces, NM
Metropolitan Hospital -- Grand Rapids, MI
Miami Children’s Hospital -- Miami, FL
Mount Sinai Medical Center -- New York, NY (2 Sites)
Nicklaus Children's Hospital -- West Palm Beach, FL
North Central Baptist Hospital -- San Antonio, TX
Ochsner Hospital -- New Orleans, LA
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