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We help seriously ill children
and their families cope with their pain, fear
and isolation through entertainment,
education and family activities.
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DEAR STARLIGHT...
 We want to express to everyone at Starlight our tremendous gratitude for allowing our son to attend the circus last Thursday during a Great Escape event. It was extraordinary in so many ways. Our little boy does not get out very often from the hospital and he can be very shy, but it did not take him long to really get into the action and amazement in the center ring.
He was making animal sounds whenever the dogs or horses were out, and when he saw the elephants he would say with excitement, “Mommy, Dumbo!” We were pleasantly surprised at how well he handled the crowds and the music; this was the biggest event he has ever attended. The joy we experienced watching him is truly beyond words. This event was special to us in more ways that we could ever put into words.
-A Starlight family
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IN THE NEWS
Starlight and Nintendo Unveil New Fun Center Featuring the Wii™
 Determined to help lift the spirits of seriously ill children and their families, Nintendo of America has been one of Starlight’s most dedicated corporate partners for 16 years. The portable Fun Centers, now featuring the hottest gaming technology – the Wii – will be enjoyed by more hospitalized kids.
The new Fun Centers feature a Sharp AQUOS™ flat-screen television, a DVD player, a Wii system and a selection of 22 fun Wii games. Fun Centers were created specifically to offer children an entertaining respite during difficult hospital stays.
To help mark the introduction of the new Fun Centers, a special launch event is being held at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles on June 25, featuring appearances by child star Allen Alvarado and video game icon Mario™. Allen Alvarado has had personal experience with Fun Centers, which kept him company and aided in his recovery from a recent automobile accident, when he was hospitalized for several weeks at Childrens Hospital.
“Our patients at Childrens Hospital benefit greatly from the Fun Centers,” said Linda Garcia, Manager, Child Development Services, for Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. “The Fun Centers serve as a diversional tool for Child Life Specialists to provide to patients and families in the playrooms, at bedside and throughout the hospital, including medical units, clinics and waiting rooms. The Fun Centers promote socialization, mastery and fun. Through this play, children learn about cooperation, positive thinking and problem-solving skills. The Fun Centers also provide opportunities for hand strengthening and finger dexterity, an important therapeutic value for our patients undergoing physical rehabilitation.” Read the full press release.
Learn more about Fun Centers; click here to sponsor a Fun Center.
CORPORATE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Starlight Included In Disney Channel Games
 Tune in to watch Starlight on the Disney Channel! Starlight was recently selected to be included in Disney Channel’s Games series (airing until Aug. 30th), where Disney Channel stars compete to raise awareness for charities. Be sure to cheer on the blue “Lightning” team, playing for Starlight.
As recognition for involvement in this series, Starlight was recently awarded a $25,000 check to help more seriously ill children and their families.
For more information on the Disney Channel Games, visit www.disneychannelgames.com.
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