Project Sunshine

At our 2024 Project Sunshine Gala, we were honored to highlight the heartwarming story of the Veras Family. They were introduced to Project Sunshine by Elssy Rosales, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital. Witnessing how our programs positively impacted their lives was truly inspiring. Watch the full video here https://lnkd.in/ep9dnB57.

Is your corporate team looking for an offsite volunteer opportunity? Bring joy to pediatric patients by hosting a Here to Party in-hospital event with us! We have over 40 medical facilities across the country that have requested events for their patients for the holidays.   In addition to being fun, parties can help inspire a child to leave their room and interact with others. They can uplift moods, reduce anxiety, and lead to more successful clinical interactions. 🎈   Reach out to [email protected] for more details on how you and your company can get involved before the end of the year!

Kicking off Northern Trust annual Achieving Greater Together global month of volunteering with the HR Operating Council was fun! We spent the afternoon helping Project Sunshine by packing activity kits for children undergoing long-term medical treatment at local hospitals. As a Rush University Medical Center trustee, health equity is a passion area for me, and it was a privilege to know we were bringing children a small dose of comfort and joy. With 2 paid days off each year to volunteer, let's hit our goal Northern Trust and continue to make an impact in communities worldwide! #NTGivesBack #MadeForGreater #LifeatNT

We’re hiring! Project Sunshine is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications who will oversee and support our brand, internal and external communications, PR, strategic planning and marketing, and more. If you’re interested in this role and believe in our mission to bring the healing power of play to children with medical needs, visit our Careers page here https://lnkd.in/effGVdmC to apply.

Last week, our NYC office prepared 920 care packages in partnership with Project Sunshine in support of their mission to deliver the healing power of play to children with medical needs. As part of Project Sunshine’s Kits for Play program, 54 associates put together individualized kits complete with developmentally specific activities for pediatric patients in the hospital. We are honored to play a role in helping spark imagination and create a sense of connectedness for children in need or in recovery. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Our 14th Annual Golf Classic was a success! Yesterday, we raised over $600,000 thanks to our attendees to bring our programs to children with medical needs and their families across the country. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all attendees, with a special shout out to our Golf Committee and sponsors for making this event possible.   A huge thank you to the Bibliowicz family for their contribution of bespoke labeled beer from their very own 4Noses Brewery.   If you are interested in making a donation to Project Sunshine, visit the link here https://lnkd.in/e-8TnYQc.

This summer Project Sunshine Kenya volunteers went above and beyond to educate 286 children and their families through their Healthy Learning Initiative. They focused on the importance of proper hand hygiene, malaria prevention strategies, and discussed overall healthy living habits. 🧼   Thank you to our volunteers for spreading awareness and making a positive impact in the community!

This month, we are excited to showcase Salesforce in our 25 Years blog series. Since 2011, Salesforce has supported Project Sunshine by bringing joy and healing play to over 60,000 pediatric patients and families. They have actively participated in Here to Party and Kits for Play events and helped us launch a technology platform last year to reach more patients and families. Read more about Salesforce's work with us in our blog. https://lnkd.in/g95ewqSC

Our program Kits for Play involves dedicated Project Sunshine volunteers assembling our activity kits to bring safe and creative play directly to children in hospitals all across the country.   🎨 These carefully designed materials not only ignite joy but also offer therapeutic benefits for both physical and emotional healing.   🖍 Curated by child life specialists, these individualized kits are filled with age-appropriate activities tailored for pediatric patients in hospitals.   ✨Beyond alleviating boredom, Kits for Play sparks imagination and fosters a sense of connection.   If you're interested in packing activity kits, DM us or visit projectsunshine.org to learn more.

We're looking for volunteers to bring play to children in hospitals in your city! Swipe to see the cities in need of community volunteers and apply here https://lnkd.in/eA3cyuiy.