Starlight Children's Foundation

Starlight Children's Foundation Announces The Appointment Of Two New Board Members

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Monday, August 31, 2020
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlight Children's Foundation, a nonprofit whose mission is to deliver happiness to seriously ill kids across the U.S., has announced the appointment of two new board members to the organization's board of directors - Howard Cohl and Kira Goldberg.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlight Children's Foundation, a nonprofit whose mission is to deliver happiness to seriously ill kids across the U.S., has announced the appointment of two new board members to the organization's board of directors - Howard Cohl and Kira Goldberg.
  • "We are excited to welcome Howard and Kira to our board of directors.
  • Their commitment to the mission, expertise and professional networks will help strengthen Starlight's ability to deliver happiness to seriously ill kids across the country," said John Rosenberg, Starlight Children's Foundation's Board Chair.
  • Starlight Children's Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that delivers happiness to seriously ill children and their families.

Starlight Children's Foundation Announces the 2020 Design-A-Gown Winner

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020
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LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlight Children's Foundation , the nonprofit dedicated to delivering happiness to seriously ill kids, is excited to announce six-year-old Tyler Cepkauskas from Homer Glen, Ill. is the winner of the third annual Design-A-Gown campaign.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlight Children's Foundation , the nonprofit dedicated to delivering happiness to seriously ill kids, is excited to announce six-year-old Tyler Cepkauskas from Homer Glen, Ill. is the winner of the third annual Design-A-Gown campaign.
  • We're thrilled to have him as the 2020 Design-A-Gown winner," says Adam Garone, CEO of Starlight Children's Foundation.
  • Starlight Children's Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that delivers happiness to seriously ill children and their families.
  • Since 1982, Starlight's ground-breaking and innovative programs, like Starlight Virtual Reality, Starlight Hospital Wear, and Starlight Gaming, have impacted 16 million kids at more than 800 children's hospitals across the U.S. To learn more and to help Starlight deliver happiness, visit www.starlight.org .

Starlight Children's Foundation Announces 2020 Design-A-Gown Finalists

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlight Children's Foundation , the organization dedicated to delivering happiness to hospitalized kids, has revealed the three finalists for its third annual Design-A-Gown campaign.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlight Children's Foundation , the organization dedicated to delivering happiness to hospitalized kids, has revealed the three finalists for its third annual Design-A-Gown campaign.
  • The winning Starlight Gown will be distributed to Starlight's network of 800 children's hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide.
  • To vote for the 2020 Design-A-Gown winning design, or to donate a Starlight Gown for just $25, please visit starlight.org .
  • Starlight Children's Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that delivers happiness to seriously ill children and their families.

Starlight Children's Foundation and Nintendo of America Unveil the Starlight Nintendo Switch Gaming Station for Hospitalized Kids

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
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TACOMA, Wash., Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlight Children's Foundation, the organization dedicated to delivering happiness to seriously ill children and their families, and Nintendo of America today announced the newest addition to the nonprofit's popular Starlight Gaming program: the Starlight Nintendo Switch gaming station.

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  • TACOMA, Wash., Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlight Children's Foundation, the organization dedicated to delivering happiness to seriously ill children and their families, and Nintendo of America today announced the newest addition to the nonprofit's popular Starlight Gaming program: the Starlight Nintendo Switch gaming station.
  • "We're incredibly excited to unveil the new Starlight Nintendo Switch gaming station and celebrate our 27-year partnership with Nintendo of America," said Adam Garone, CEO, Starlight.
  • Click here to see photos of kids enjoying the new Starlight Nintendo Switch gaming station at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital.
  • The new Starlight Gaming station features the popular Nintendo Switch system and is specially designed and manufactured by Nintendo of America for use in a hospital setting.

Starlight Children's Foundation Launches Holiday Campaign to "Give Happiness" to Seriously Ill Children

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Monday, November 25, 2019
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"For the first time ever, you can now give the gift of a Starlight Virtual Reality headset, Starlight Hospital Wear, or a Starlight Gaming console directly to seriously ill children and their families at a hospital just down the street or almost anywhere in the US."

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  • "For the first time ever, you can now give the gift of a Starlight Virtual Reality headset, Starlight Hospital Wear, or a Starlight Gaming console directly to seriously ill children and their families at a hospital just down the street or almost anywhere in the US."
  • All donations raised by the campaign will fund the delivery of fun and innovative Starlight programs including Starlight Virtual Reality, Starlight Hospital Wear, and Starlight Gaming to children at more than 800 children's hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the US.
  • Starlight Children's Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that delivers happiness to seriously ill children and their families.
  • With your help, more kids and families can enjoy Starlight Virtual Reality, Starlight Hospital Wear, Starlight Gaming, and other Starlight programs that deliver happiness at a children's hospital or health care facility near you.

Starlight Children's Foundation® collaborates with Lenovo to show the power of Virtual Reality to reduce pain for hospitalized children

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Monday, November 11, 2019
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Virtual Reality can be used in place of general anesthesia to help tolerate pain, and in fact, it is having a profound impact on the quality of life of our hospitalized children.

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  • Virtual Reality can be used in place of general anesthesia to help tolerate pain, and in fact, it is having a profound impact on the quality of life of our hospitalized children.
  • We are seeing children who used to require general anesthesia, now able to be fully awake with minimal medications."
  • Starlight Children's Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that delivers happiness to seriously ill children and their families.
  • Starlight's virtual reality program was developed through a collaboration between Lenovo, Starlight and SOTI, a provider of mobile and IoT device management solutions.

Starlight Children's Foundation Awarded Fourth Consecutive Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

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Thursday, June 6, 2019
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This is the fourth consecutive year Starlight has earned a 4-star rating from the charity evaluator.

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  • This is the fourth consecutive year Starlight has earned a 4-star rating from the charity evaluator.
  • According to Charity Navigator's 4-star rating, Starlight "exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in its Cause."
  • "Starlight Children's Foundation has earned our fourth consecutive 4-star rating.
  • This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator sets Starlight Children's Foundation apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness."

Adam Garone Joins Starlight Children's Foundation As Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, May 16, 2019
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LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Starlight Children's Foundation, an organization dedicated to delivering happiness to seriously kids and their families, today announced that its Board of Directors has named activist, social entrepreneur, and former Movember Foundation CEO and co-founder Adam Garone as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Starlight Children's Foundation, an organization dedicated to delivering happiness to seriously kids and their families, today announced that its Board of Directors has named activist, social entrepreneur, and former Movember Foundation CEO and co-founder Adam Garone as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • In a video released today, Adam talks about his vision for the 37-year-old non-profit and a recent experience that made joining Starlight very personal for him.
  • Prior to joining Starlight Children's Foundation, Adam worked as a consultant and public speaker, sharing the essential skills it takes to build an extraordinary organization and a global movement.
  • Starlight Children's Foundation delivers happiness to seriously ill children and their families.

Starlight Children's Foundation, The Walt Disney Company And Google Unveil 'Starlight Xperience,' An Innovative New Virtual Reality Program Designed To Transform The Hospital Experience For Children

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Thursday, October 11, 2018
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"We believe Starlight Xperience has the potential to transform the hospital experience for millions of seriously ill children and their families," said Chris Helfrich, CEO of Starlight Children's Foundation.

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  • "We believe Starlight Xperience has the potential to transform the hospital experience for millions of seriously ill children and their families," said Chris Helfrich, CEO of Starlight Children's Foundation.
  • "We're thrilled to stand beside The Walt Disney Company, Google, Lenovo and Niagara Cares in unveiling this exciting new program, which is the latest evolution in our 35-year history of bringing innovative entertainment technologies to hospitalized kids."
  • "Providing these unique entertainment experiences reflects our commitment to bring comfort during what can be difficult times for kids and families.
  • We're thrilled to be able to support Starlight in bringing transporting VR experiences to hospitalized children across the country."