The campaign aims to raise funds and spread
awareness of the benefits of emotional well-being in the healing
process.
LOS
ANGELES, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlight
Children's Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its
Mental Health Awareness Month campaign, aimed at raising
funds and spreading awareness of how Starlight's play-centered
programs help improve pediatric patients' mental and emotional
well-being, which can enhance treatment compliance and improve
health outcomes. Starting on May 1,
the month-long campaign aims to raise funds to place its vital
programs – including Starlight Gaming, Starlight Virtual Reality,
Starlight Hospital Gowns and Toy Deliveries – in
hospitals nationwide.
When a child faces a serious illness or injury, it can often be
an emotional and stressful experience, even in the best possible
care. Additionally, when kids miss out on typical childhood
activities – like outdoor play, sports or being with friends –
because of hospitalization, they may express negative emotions such
as anxiety and loneliness. That's why Starlight exists.
"Hospitalization can be scary and stressful for kids. At
Starlight, we work to transform the hospital experience through
programs that provide therapeutic play and positive distractions,
uplift spirits and empower kids with a renewed sense of optimism
and courage. Studies show that happiness can help patients recover
faster and with fewer complications," said Adam Garone, CEO of Starlight Children's
Foundation. "This important fundraising campaign supports our
mission of delivering happiness to hospitalized kids and their
families, helping make the journey to recovery a little
brighter."
Key Highlights of the Mental Health Awareness Month
Campaign:
- National Awareness Campaign: Starlight will launch a nationwide
awareness campaign during Mental Health Awareness Month
in May to express how child life specialists utilize Starlight's
play-centered programs to help improve a child's emotional and
mental well-being in their healing process. Funds raised through
the Mental Health Awareness Month campaign will go toward
placing Starlight programs at partner hospitals across the
country.
- May 4 streaming event:
Starlight's streaming community will come together for a day of
fundraising on Twitch.
- Collaborative Partnerships: Starlight and partners are teaming
up to create events and activities centered around distraction and
play for children in hospitals while distributing toys and other
programs.
In a world where courageous children confront challenges beyond
their years, Starlight believes in the extraordinary impact of play
and distraction programs on their emotional and mental well-being.
Starlight invites individuals, corporations, and communities
everywhere to take part in supporting the Mental Health
Awareness campaign to help advance its mission of delivering
happiness to hospitalized kids.
To learn more about the campaign or make a contribution, please
visit starlight.org/happykids.
About Starlight Children's Foundation
Hospital stays
can be lonely, stressful, and scary. That's why Starlight exists.
Founded in 1982, Starlight Children's Foundation is a 501(c)3
organization that aims to deliver happiness to seriously ill
children and their families through vital programs that impact
millions of kids annually. Donor-funded and offered free of charge
to hospitals and families, Starlight programs unleash the power of
play, empowering kids with a renewed sense of optimism, resilience,
and courage. Starlight is a top-rated charity committed to the
equitable allocation of programs to its nationwide hospital
network. Happy kids heal faster.
Learn more at starlight.org and follow Starlight on social media
@starlightchildrensfoundation.
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