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You can choose to donate once or set up a recurring monthly donation to make your gift to go even further

two girls in starlight gowns in the hospital

Become a Shining Star

Shining Stars are a passionate group of monthly givers dedicated to transforming the hospital experience and delivering happiness to millions of seriously ill kids.

Sponsor a hospital

Transform a children’s hospital with Starlight programs and be recognized as the official program sponsor

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Your gift will make a real impact

1 min
How often a child is in need of medical care
800+
The number of hospitals and health care facilities in our nationwide network
21 million
How many smiles have been delivered since 1982
$10
The amount that can deliver happiness to 10 children

“Thank you Starlight for being the heroes behind-the-scenes and bringing joy and comfort to my daughter.”
- Karen Chapin, Mom of daughter Charlotte who suffered severe burns and spent weeks in the hospital