Stream for Starlight
Turn every stream into real impact for seriously ill kids — When You Play, Kids Win.
We developed our first Starlight Gaming Station, powered by Nintendo, in 1992. Fast forward 27 years later to 2019 and Stream For Starlight (S4S) launched, uniting gaming and streaming communities to help advance our mission. Today, S4S remains a vibrant and diverse community where creators stream happiness 365 days a year.
Celebrating Milestones and Impact
Since its inception, S4S has been an overwhelming success, with over 2,000 charity streamers raising an incredible $3 million for Starlight! The impact of the S4S community continues to grow each year. In 2024 alone, streamers united to raise $473,000, enabling the delivery of 69 Gaming Stations to 60 hospitals across the country, delivering moments of happiness to countless kids and families.
Stream For Starlight in 2026
May the Fourth be Streamed
Channel the Force and join us for a fandom-favorite celebration! From May 1 through Revenge of the 6th, Starlight’s May the Fourth be Streamed invites creators and fans alike to go live; whether you’re gaming, building, cosplaying, or creating, and turn your fandom into a force for good. Together, we’re raising funds to support programs that bring comfort, joy, and a sense of heroism to hospitalized kids through the power of play.
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Play Week
Why limit International Day of Play to just one day? From June 5–15, Starlight’s Play Week brings together creators and communities across gaming, LEGO, tabletop, and play-centered content to stream, build, and fundraise -- delivering pallets of toys and games to 800+ hospitals nationwide, completely free of charge. And through Run Walk Play, fitness and wellness creators can get involved too, turning movement into impact and helping bring the power of play to hospitalized kids.
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September Stream
Honor Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by streaming in September and joining the exciting events like the Press Start kick-off, tournaments, and more!
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Where does the money go?
We work hard to receive the highest grades possible for accountability and transparency across all not-for-profit rating organizations. Starlight has earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for seven consecutive years, an achievement attained by only 13% of charities.
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No matter what content you create - by fundraising, you're helping us deliver Starlight Gaming Stations, powered by Nintendo, playful hospital gowns, and more to sick kids in over 800 hospitals and pediatric facilities across the United States. Together, we can empower kids, transforming fear into courage and helping them feel unstoppable.
