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.

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.

The Georgia Tech College Chapter joined Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's (CHOA) Cardiology Support Group for a Here to Play event that brought inpatient and outpatient cardiology families together for dinner and connection.   During dinner, Project Sunshine volunteers organized an activity station with customizable fabric totes, pencil cases, model magic, and velvet stickers for 65 children and families. The families enjoyed it so much that the CHOA team eagerly invited the volunteers to partner again with the support group! 👏

Project Sunshine team members were in multiple cities this month to share about our work. 🌎   Our Pediatric team attended the Pediatric Hospital Medicine Conference in Minneapolis to connect with hospital leaders from all across the country.   The Corporate team attended the Michaels Field Leadership Meeting in Texas to connect with district managers about our volunteer offerings.   We're looking forward to building upon the connections made at these events! 🚀

Nine-year-old Kaylie was admitted to NYU Langone about five times this year after recently being diagnosed with epilepsy. Kaylie, who is also autistic and nonverbal, was feeling bored during her last visit. Luckily, she soon received a Project Sunshine basketball-themed activity kit. She couldn't stop laughing while coloring her hoop and signing to her mom. Stephanie was touched to see her daughter brighten up and smile, especially since Kaylie is often connected to EKGs which can be uncomfortable. The markers, basketball hoop, and mini basketball in the kit brought joy to Kaylie and her mom during a difficult time, and we're grateful to have been a part of that. 🌞🖍

We are thrilled to announce our new referral program for corporate partners! Help us spread the word by talking to your colleagues and friends about volunteering with their companies to bring joy to pediatric patients.   When you refer us, you'll receive a token of our gratitude for introducing others to Project Sunshine!   Here's what you need to do: → Email corporate@projectsunshine.org with the person you are referring. → Or you can ask the person you are referring to mention your name when completing our inquiry form here https://lnkd.in/e6zUFHEj.   🌟 As a plus, if your referral chooses to book an event with us, you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a chance to win two tickets to our Spring 2025 Gala in New York City!

A few weeks ago, we celebrated West Monroe's 9th annual Day of Service. On this special day and one of my favorites of the year, our employees closed their laptops to dedicate their time and talents to local communities worldwide. I had the privilege of volunteering with Project Sunshine. I firmly believe that a shared commitment to service creates a stronger community and sense of purpose. It's essential for this spirit of service to be deeply embedded in a company's culture, from leadership to every team member. At West Monroe, the commitment to giving back has been a cornerstone of our values since day one. 

Last week, Arch Insurance Group Inc. employees partnered with us to throw a Carnival-themed party for 100 children and families at Elmhurst Hospital! The day was filled with fun games like skee-ball and inflatable bowling, along with crafts like slime and sand art. Our families had an amazing time and we're thankful for the amazing volunteers who helped bring sunshine to patients that day. 🎡   If your team is interested in throwing a similar event, fill out the Corporate Inquiry Form here https://lnkd.in/e_SbwMUG.

Hey there! Many of you are new followers to Project Sunshine, so we wanted to share a little more about us:   → We deliver the healing power of play to children with medical needs through trained and dedicated volunteers.   → Why play? Because play is healing and one of the most effective methods of reducing stress in children, allowing their minds and bodies to heal. 🎨   → Last year, with the support of our volunteers, we reached 241,000+ children and families through our three main programs: Here to Play, TelePlay, and Kits for Play. → There are so many ways to get involved! Head over to the link here https://lnkd.in/eN86jm_e to see our volunteer opportunities or visit projectsunshine.org to learn more.