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Zach is a courageous six-year-old who has been facing a challenging medical journey since he was an infant. Diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia, or CDH, his first three major surgeries were all before he turned seven months old.

Starlight VR Makes Hospital Easier Place for Zach to be

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Across the country, hundreds of hospitalized kids feel fear, anxiety, and uncertainty about their medical condition. They need comfort, joy, and happiness to persevere through difficult treatments and procedures.

The Spirit of Fundraising with the Ghostbusters Fan Community

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A hospitalized child can feel anxious and overwhelmed about their medical treatments. But when kids put on a Star Wars-themed Starlight Hospital Gown they feel brave and invincible, leading them to better resilience and treatment outcomes.

Bringing a Galaxy of Hope to Hospitalized Kids

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From September 1 –30, 200+ streamers and their communities raised $138,000 for hospitalized kids! Whether it was eating spicy snacks or glitter tattooing their faces, we loved seeing all the shenanigans content creators came up with this year.  

September Streams Sparked Happiness for Kids

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Starlight Virtual Reality Bringing Comfort to Pediatric Patients Nationwide

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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

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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

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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

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Like a child you may know, there are hundreds of kids across the country who will have to spend their holidays at the hospital. A holiday gift can give a child in hospital the happiness they need to persevere.

Five Holiday Gift Ideas for Hospitalized Kids

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From honoring Starlight’s top charity streamers to Starlight Ambassador-held minute-to-win-it games, 2023 TwitchCon was a success! Check out the Stream For Starlight (S4S) highlights from TwitchCon 2023! 

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

Five Holiday Gift Ideas for Hospitalized Kids

2023 TwitchCon Recap

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

Five Holiday Gift Ideas for Hospitalized Kids

2023 TwitchCon Recap

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