# Starlight Children's Foundation

> Starlight Children's Foundation is a U.S. national nonprofit that delivers programs — hospital gowns, toy deliveries, gaming, mobility wagons, and comforting hospital spaces — to seriously ill and hospitalized children and their families, because healing begins with happiness.

Starlight partners with hospitals, corporations, and individual donors to reach kids where they're being treated. In 2024, Starlight served more than 3 million pediatric patients and families across 824+ hospitals and medical facilities nationwide. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and has held a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for eight consecutive years.

## About

- [Mission, Values & History](https://www.starlight.org/mission-values-history): Starlight's origin, mission, and guiding values.
- [National Reach, Local Impact](https://www.starlight.org/national-reach-local-impact): How Starlight programs reach hospitals and families across the country.
- [Leadership](https://www.starlight.org/leadership): Starlight's executive leadership and board.
- [Financial Integrity](https://www.starlight.org/financial-integrity): Financial transparency, ratings, and accountability information.
- [Inclusivity](https://www.starlight.org/inclusivity): Starlight's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- [Hospital & Corporate Partners](https://www.starlight.org/partners): Hospitals and corporate partners that work with Starlight.

## Programs

- [Hospital Gowns](https://www.starlight.org/hospital-gowns): Hero- and character-themed gowns designed to help hospitalized kids feel brave.
- [Toy Deliveries](https://www.starlight.org/toy-deliveries): Toys delivered to hospitals to give kids play opportunities during treatment.
- [Gaming](https://www.starlight.org/gaming): Gaming setups and experiences that create positive distraction in hospitals.
- [Hero Wagons](https://www.starlight.org/wagons): Specialized wagons that help transport kids with mobility and medical needs.
- [Starlight Spaces](https://www.starlight.org/spaces): Hospital play and gathering spaces designed for pediatric patients and families.

## Get Involved

- [Ways to Give](https://www.starlight.org/ways-to-give): Options for donating to support Starlight's programs.
- [Ways to Fundraise](https://www.starlight.org/ways-to-fundraise): Ways individuals and groups can fundraise on Starlight's behalf.
- [Donate](https://www.starlight.org/donate): Make a direct financial donation.
- [Give Happiness](https://www.starlight.org/give-happiness): Overview of how donations translate into programs for kids.
- [Fund a Program](https://www.starlight.org/fund-a-program): Sponsor a specific Starlight program.
- [Stream for Starlight](https://www.starlight.org/stream-for-starlight): Fundraise for Starlight through livestreaming.
- [Team Starlight](https://www.starlight.org/team-starlight-registration): Register to fundraise by running or participating in charity events.
- [Search Hospitals We Serve](https://www.starlight.org/search-hospitals): Find hospitals partnered with Starlight.

## Stories & Media

- [Stories](https://www.starlight.org/stories): Patient stories, program updates, and family resources.
- [Media Room](https://www.starlight.org/media): News coverage and media resources.
- [Press Releases](https://www.starlight.org/media/press-releases): Official Starlight press releases.

## Contact

- [Contact Us](https://www.starlight.org/contact): Get in touch with Starlight Children's Foundation.