Blog Flu Season Starlight Programs

In 2022, the flu, RSV, and COVID overwhelmed understaffed hospitals, many of which were operating at or above capacity. As flu season approaches again this year, hospitals need your help to prepare the best care for and give joy to kids like Grace. 

Starlight Programs Help Kids Cope During Virus Season

Blog Flu-Season-tips-for-parents

Viktoria de Jong, Starlight’s Mission Delivery Coordinator and Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), shares some tips and resources for supporting yourself and your child through flu season.

Tips for Parents: Resources for Parents with Children Hospitalized During Flu Season

Blog S4S

Starlight Children’s Foundation’s history with gaming began in 1992 when the first-ever Starlight Gaming Station was created. In 2019, to unite the gaming and streaming communities, Stream For Starlight was born!

Stream For Starlight: Impacting Hospitalized Kids since 2019

Finn RFW - Blog Header

After surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, four month old Finn slept in a Radio Flyer Wagon, where he found comfort laying inside of it and enjoyed being wheeled through the hospital hallways with oxygen tanks in tow.

Radio Flyer Wagon Remains Safe Space for Starlight Kid Throughout the Years

Blog Meet Ambassador Olivianna

When Olivianna was born, her family immediately knew she was something special, but they never expected that by the age of six, she’d have experienced over 30 MRIs.  

Meet Starlight Ambassador Olivianna

Blog Humble-Bundle

Thanks to Humble Bundle's support, Starlight has been able to deliver vital programs such as Hospital Gowns and Toy Deliveries, ensuring that pediatric patients have access to socialization, procedural support, and emotional care

 Humble Bundle is Delivering Happiness with Starlight Children's Foundation

Blog Starlight DEI Update

At Starlight, we believe that every child deserves to experience the joy of being a kid. We strive to ensure every hospitalized child feels seen, represented, and valued by ensuring that the programs we provide celebrate their experiences. 

Starlight's Continued Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

FathersDay Blog

Becoming a father is one of life’s greatest honors, and I am lucky enough to be called “dad” by three incredible kids, including my daughter Demi. 

The Honor of Being a “Girl Dad”  

Blog Henry & Kyrell

Children battling cancer often spend countless hours in hospitals receiving treatment, meaning they spend critical years of their youth separated from their family and often miss out on many milestones of childhood. That’s where Starlight comes in.

National Cancer Survivor Day - Checking in with Henry & Kyrell

Blog Why I Run for Starlight

This month, I am participating in runDisney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend and fundraising for Team Starlight. Some have asked why do I want to do it? Why am I fundraising? Or why is this so important?  

Why I Run for Starlight

Blog Dr. Whiteman

With flu season approaching again this year, it is vital to help hospitals prepare to care for an influx of pediatric patients so we spoke with Dr. Paula Whiteman, MD, to get her insight on the 2023 flu season.

Preparing for Flu Season: Q&A Session with Dr. Whiteman, MD, FACEP, FAAP

Blog Meet-Ambassador-Grace

Since Grace started treatment two years ago, her cancer has been in remission. The 11-year-old sixth grader continues to take chemo pills daily and receives lumbar punctures every three months.

Meet Starlight Ambassador Grace

Blog Penumbra-VR

Starlight VR using Penumbra REAL i-Series offers patients of all ages immersive activities and experiences, and even connects with a REAL remote to allow providers, family, and friends to participate in the VR experience.

Shining Stories

Preparing for Flu Season: Q&A Session with Dr. Whiteman, MD, FACEP, FAAP

Meet Starlight Ambassador Grace

Starlight Virtual Reality Bringing Comfort to Pediatric Patients Nationwide

Preparing for Flu Season: Q&A Session with Dr. Whiteman, MD, FACEP, FAAP

Meet Starlight Ambassador Grace

Starlight Virtual Reality Bringing Comfort to Pediatric Patients Nationwide

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