Sara’s Heart Story Blog

As we continue to honor and celebrate the 40,000 children who are born with congenital heart disease (CHD) each year, I wanted to take a moment to share my own heart journey with you.  

Reflecting on My Own Heart Story

LindseyDeValle Blog

Hospital visits and long stays can often feel burdensome and isolating. For sick kids, time spent at the doctor or in the hospital means they miss out on the fun and magic of being a kid.

Lindsey Runs Miles to Deliver Smiles

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

HowtoKeepYourHeartHealthy Blog

Every February marks American Heart Month. During Heart Month, we frequently hear advice on how individuals can reduce their chance of developing heart disease.

American Heart Month: Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy

WhatisHeartMonth Blog

February is American Heart Month, a time for us to honor the bravery of more than 40,000 children who are born with congenital heart disease each year.

What is Heart Month?

Blog Meet Ambassador Paul

Paul is a happy three-year-old that adores his little sister & is obsessed with anything related to dinosaurs! He is a huge fan of Starlight Deliveries and both he and Julie are grateful for the distraction they provided during his hospitalizations.

Meet Starlight Ambassador Paul

Blog Meet the 2023 Ambassadors 2

We are thrilled to announce our second class of Starlight Kid Ambassadors. These four Starlight Kids will represent our organization all year, sharing their stories and the impact that Starlight programs have had in their lives. 

Meet Our 2023 Starlight Kid Ambassadors

Blog 2022Impact

Looking back at 2022, we are so thankful for all the incredible moments that have helped us continue to serve seriously ill kids and their families. From new Starlight Gowns to new Starlight programs, it has been a truly amazing year!

Reflecting on 2022

Blog SafeToys&Gifts

Every year, Starlight Deliveries sends thousands of books, toys, games, arts & crafts, and more to over 800 hospitals and medical facilities to provide some of the comfort and joy of home when sick kids need it most.

Starlight Deliveries: Made for the Kids

Blog 12Days

We’re so thankful to the over 200 broadcasters who joined 12 Days of Streaming to raise $134,282 this December. That’s equivalent to almost 2,700 pallets of toys, books, and crafts delivered to hospitals around the country.

Streamers Give Happiness This December

Blog Ambos x CCLS

Starlight programs help Child Life Specialists build meaningful relationships with patients by assisting with improving their hospital experiences. We are so thankful to work with so many amazing Child Life teams across the country!

Why Do Starlight Kid Ambassadors Love Their CCLS?

runDisney recap Blog

Starlight traveled to Orlando to participate in the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend and represent Starlight as the event’s official celebrated charity. We spotlighted Starlight’s mission and our partnership with Disney! 

Team Starlight Runs Miles to Deliver Smiles

blog_CCLS: Unsung Hospital Heroes

The work that Certified Child Life Specialists do with hospitalized children and their families is extremely important to Starlight Children's Foundation.

Starlight Blogs

Shining Stories

Why Do Starlight Kid Ambassadors Love Their CCLS?

Team Starlight Runs Miles to Deliver Smiles

Certified Child Life Specialists: The Unsung Hospital Heroes

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Team Starlight Runs Miles to Deliver Smiles

Certified Child Life Specialists: The Unsung Hospital Heroes

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