How to Help
Starlight Children’s Foundation™ is the leading organization in the nation providing fun in the hospital, in the community, and on the Web to seriously and chronically ill children and their families in an effort to brighten their world a little each day.
Each year, Starlight MidAtlantic provides more than 2 million hours of entertainment to more than 200,000 seriously ill children and their families receiving treatment at 154 hospitals for devastating illnesses including Leukemia, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome, and Neuroblastoma. Whether it's a Fun Center in the hospital or Pirates on the Potomac Great Escape, Starlight's programs provide families with what may be their only opportunity to have fun during such a difficult time, restoring some of the laughter and happiness that childhood illness takes away.
Consider making a personal gift, becoming a corporate partner, attending a fundraising event or volunteering your time. With your help, Starlight MidAtlantic can make the world a little bit brighter for children and their families battling life-threatening illnesses throughout Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington DC.
Make a personal gift - Gifts can be made online, over the phone 202-293-7827, or by mail to Starlight MidAtlantic at 2020 K Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006.
Become a corporate partner - A local, regional, or national partnership brightens the lives of seriously ill children while also adding meaning for your employees and overall value to your brand. Find out more.
Attend a local event -Save the Date - November 17, 2012. Join us for our 13th Annual Taste of the Stars Gala (one of the top 5 events of 2011!). Check out the events page for more info.
Give an in-kind donation - In-kind gifts of supplies and services help to direct more funds for the benefit of children and families. Take a look at our wish list to learn ways to help.
Volunteer free time - Time and talents make a world of difference atGreat Escapes events for seriously ill children and families. Contact our volunteer coordinator to sign-up!
Make a planned gift - Starlight MidAtlantic accepts contributions of stocks, personal property, real estate, bequests, charitable trusts, or IRAs. Contact us for more info!
Donate a car - If it's time to sell or trade in an old car, boat or RV, why not donate it instead? As a charitable contribution, donations of cars, boats, and RVs make a big difference. Contact us for details.
Support a promotion - There is a flurry of activity at Starlight MidAtlantic! We're especially excited about our give-one, get-one Blanket Bundles, great for warming up a chilly hospital room. Visit our promotions page to learn more ways to help.