The Difference You Made: Our 2025 Impact
Because of you, we were able to keep delivering happiness to seriously ill kids and their families when they needed it most.
Thanks to your generosity, millions of children experienced moments of joy and comfort to hold on to during some of their toughest moments.
Your impact reached kids in your local community, state and all across the country.
We are so grateful for your support and partnership with us. Check out the impact we made in 2025!
3,273,867 sick kids impacted
More than 3 million hospitalized kids were reached this year.
Millions of moments where fear turned into bravery, worry found calm, and kids discovered the strength to keep going.
861 health care facilities
Our programs were delivered to 861 healthcare facilities in all 50 states in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, including freestanding children’s hospitals, community hospitals, hospice care facilities, and facilities in medically underserved and vulnerable communities.
Wherever kids needed joy and comfort, your support helped us reach them.
385 MUVP health care facilities
We are committed to ensuring our programs reach the kids in greatest need.
In 2025, 45% of our programs supported health care facilities that serve Medically Underserved and Vulnerable Populations (MUVP).
1260 families impacted
Navigating the challenges of serious illness doesn’t always end when a child leaves the hospital. That’s why the Starlight Families program exists.
The Families program bridges the gap between in-hospital and at-home care by providing digital tools, resources and early access to Starlight programs.
Your support ensures families feel cared for through every step of their journey.
Together, We Can Do Even More
While we supported more than 3 million kids were impacted in 2025, millions still need support. Each year, about 5 million children are hospitalized. Kids rely on programs like Starlight's to remain resilient, courageous and hopeful.
They need our help to stay strong. Together, let's deliver happiness to seriously ill kids when they need it most.
