Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.
Support organization
Starlight places gowns, toys, gaming devices, virtual-reality experiences, and Hero Wagons at participating hospitals and medical facilities. Its separate Starlight Families program has a live parent registration for digital resources, early program access, and special experiences or celebrations during hospitalization, ongoing treatment, and at-home recovery.
Delivers happiness to seriously ill children and their families through play, comfort, and hospital-based programs.
National nonprofit delivering play, comfort, and family resources to seriously ill children through hospitals and a family program.
Digital resources, early access to family programs, and possible special experiences or celebrations during care and recovery.
Helps with: Navigation Guides And Advocacy, Wishes And Family Experiences
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Free gowns, toys, books, gaming devices, virtual-reality experiences, and wagons during pediatric care.
Helps with: Practical Items And Home Help
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: Yes
Organization details were last verified Aug 27, 2026. Program availability can change.
