Project Sunshine

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Project Sunshine We deliver the healing power of play to children with medical needs through dedicated volunteers. and in four international locations.

Project Sunshine’s mission is to deliver the healing power of play to children with medical needs through trained and dedicated volunteers. For over 20 years, Project Sunshine volunteers have brought joy and play directly to pediatric patients through our network of medical facility and nonprofit partners across the country. Over 18,000 trained volunteers deliver programs that provide opportunities for creative expression, socialization, intellectual stimulation, and sensory integration to more than 175,000 pediatric patients and families each year. Our unique volunteer engagement model allows community groups, colleges, and corporations to create moments of connection with pediatric patients, caregivers, and families providing child and family-centered, play-based programming. Project Sunshine partners with 475 medical facilities across the U.S.

🚀 3-2-1…Blast off!We had an out of this world time with our friends from Avance Investment Management, during their rece...
10/15/2026

🚀 3-2-1…Blast off!

We had an out of this world time with our friends from Avance Investment Management, during their recent Here to Party event at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital.

These Project Sunshine volunteers brought joy and play to more than 20 stargazing pediatric patients with an “Outer Space” theme. Thank you, Avance!

A round of applause for this week's College Spotlight... Georgia Tech! They are truly passionate proponents of play brin...
10/09/2026

A round of applause for this week's College Spotlight... Georgia Tech!

They are truly passionate proponents of play bringing our signature spirit of joy to the kids at the Children's Hospital of Atlanta.

We're excited to show how our College Volunteers deliver the healing in their own special way all month long!

The best part, you too can support Georgia Tech's fundraiser! It's so easy. Just scan the QR code or check out their Instagram for more information ☀️

It's finally here! Happy DAF Day to all and to all a giving opportunity!IYKYK. For those with a Donor-Advised Fund, you'...
10/08/2026

It's finally here! Happy DAF Day to all and to all a giving opportunity!

IYKYK. For those with a Donor-Advised Fund, you've already done the hard part: you set money aside to do good. Today is the PERFECT day to put it to work for PLAY.

For you, it's a gift that's already been budgeted. For a child, a reason to smile.

Search for "Project Sunshine" on your DAF provider's platform, or reach out to us to learn more so you too can be part of the giving.

Today is  .A reminder that every child needs those moments of play that are an integral part of childhood. Project Sunsh...
10/05/2026

Today is .

A reminder that every child needs those moments of play that are an integral part of childhood. Project Sunshine is devoted to bring play to ALL children, so we're celebrating the power of creativity, connection, and joy we bring to support a child's health journey.

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Meet our first College Spotlight: Drumroll, please.... The University of Toledo!We're excited to show how our College Vo...
10/02/2026

Meet our first College Spotlight: Drumroll, please.... The University of Toledo!

We're excited to show how our College Volunteers deliver the healing in their own special ways.

The best part, you too can support The University of Toledo's fundraiser! It's so easy. Just scan the QR code or check out their Instagram for more information ☀️

😎 Sunshine and smiles 😎 - two of our favorite things!It’s been a busy summer for the wonderful volunteers at Blackstone ...
09/30/2026

😎 Sunshine and smiles 😎 - two of our favorite things!

It’s been a busy summer for the wonderful volunteers at Blackstone in NYC. They offered their support at multiple events over the past couple of months. From packing an impressive 2,900 Puppet Pal and Sensory activity kits in-office to bringing Here to Party fun in-hospital where they shared healing play in the form of slime, games, and crafts with pediatric patients and families.

Such impactful volunteerism delivers many moments of joy to children on a medical journey, creating positive memories. We’re so grateful!

09/29/2026

No better way to spend a rainy Monday than with a little bit of Mahjong!

We were so happy to play for a bit after the stormy NYC weekend, showing exactly what we aim to do at Project Sunshine—deliver the healing power of play! Special thank you to everyone who came out to this year's event.

You can support Project Sunshine and bring play to pediatric patients: https://vist.ly/5kcx2

Time is almost up!We're into the final four days of this uniquely exquisite (and more importantly, mission-centric) hand...
09/26/2026

Time is almost up!

We're into the final four days of this uniquely exquisite (and more importantly, mission-centric) hand-crafted, beaded bracelet that supports the healing power of play for pediatric patients!

How does it do that you ask? (Great question!) For every bracelet sold, Little Words Project will donate $5 to Project Sunshine (love that for us.) This means you can look great and do great with just one purchase. It’s a literal win-win!

Thank you to Little Words Project Little Words Project and for teaming up to make this a reality. And much love to everyone who already has placed an order.

Don’t miss your chance to show off your belief in pediatric resilience, community, healing and, of course, play. Order yours today: https://vist.ly/5eqhr

It's easy to underestimate the healing   when you haven't experienced it.Whether it’s a little laughter or an impromptu ...
09/24/2026

It's easy to underestimate the healing when you haven't experienced it.

Whether it’s a little laughter or an impromptu puppet show, play can easily brighten anyone’s day. This is especially critical for kids experience a medical journey.

Liv says it best: “After I get poked in my hand or my wrist, it hurts...I feel better when I get to see Project Sunshine.”

A gift to Project Sunshine can provide even more kids like Liv with play programming, making tough treatment days feel a little more like a playdate.

☀️ DONATE HERE: https://vist.ly/5jr9k

09/18/2026

Wanna meet someone super cool?

Enter Liv.

Liv lives with a chronic illness. That means regular treatments, regular appointments, regular needle pokes (boo) that no kid should have to endure.

But here's what we've learned: the ouch doesn't hurt as much when there's a game to play or a craft to make (yay!) When a Project Sunshine volunteer is right there, turning a hospital visit into a playdate, Liv isn't just a patient anymore, she's a kid, having fun again.

That's the POWER OF PLAY. It doesn't erase the hard parts of Liv's day, it makes them easier to get through, one giggle or bucket of glitter slime at a time.

A gift to Project Sunshine helps bring play programming to kids like Liv and thousands, so treatment days feel a little lighter and a lot more like childhood.

Liv can't wait for "someday." She needs it today.

Giving is so easy: https://vist.ly/5iyai

Address

211 E 43rd Street, Ste 401
New York, NY
10017

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+12123548035

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