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Donate and Be The Force for Change

April 19, 2017 By Ashley 33 Comments

Calling all Bounty Hunters, Jedi, Padawans, Princesses, and Wookies. You can use The Force for good and not have to fight off a Sith to do it. Donate and be The Force for change with Star Wars: Force for Change and the Starlight Children's Foundation.

Donate and Be The Force for Change

Starlight Children's Foundation is the newest charity beneficiary of Star Wars: Force For Change. Starlight is creating a new reality for hospitalized kids. They are transported to a galaxy far, far away with VR technology and Star Wars- themed Brave Gowns. 

“We’re excited to announce the launch of Starlight VR which we believe will be a game-changer in the pediatric health care space,” said Chris Helfrich, CEO of Starlight Children’s Foundation. “We’re excited to have Lucasfilm and Disney, Google and Niagara Cares alongside us as we harness the power of virtual reality to bring more smiles to hospitalized kids when and where they need it most.”

Donate and Be The Force for Change

The brand new Starlight VR, powered by Google, is an amazing program that will entertain, educate and inspire the imaginations of hospitalized kids across the US through one-of-a-kind, immersive experiences. To celebrate this, Mark Hamill, surprised patients at the Florida Hospital for Children in Orlando before Star Wars Celebration kicked off. He visited children in their rooms as well as had some fun while they played games, crafts, went through Jedi training and more.  

Donate and Be The Force for Change

During his portion of The Last Jedi panel, he spoke about the hope these characters give to children.  I can tell you it brought tears to the eyes of myself and those around me. 
Donate and Be The Force for Change

When I spoke with the Starlight team at Star Wars Celebration I was moved to tears. It's hard not to get emotional as a mother, as a human being, thinking about children going through this in their lives. I wish I could give them a cure, I wish I could hug each and every one of them. I wish. 

Donate, I did and you can too. Just $25 can deliver a Starlight Brave Gown to a hospitalized child.

Donate and Be The Force for Change

These hospital shirts give the kids hope and joy. They deserve that and much more.

Donate and Be The Force for Change 

Use The Force For Good- Donate Today

For more information and to donate visit Starlight Children's Foundation and Star Wars: Force for Change.

Filed Under: Disney Tagged With: give back, Star Wars, Star Wars Celebration, Star Wars Force for Change

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  1. Avatar for robin ruerobin rue

    April 19, 2017 at 9:11 am

    This is so amazing. And those shirts are so cool. Loved learning about this.

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  2. Avatar for Rebecca BryantRebecca Bryant

    April 19, 2017 at 9:31 am

    This is amazing. I am all for donating to a great charity. Plus I love anything Star Wars so off to donate.

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  3. Avatar for Jay ColbyJay Colby

    April 19, 2017 at 12:38 pm

    This is great donating to charity. Those shirts are so cool!

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  4. Avatar for Stephanie JEannotStephanie JEannot

    April 19, 2017 at 2:11 pm

    This is such a wonderful cause. I am always soft-hearted and open minded when it comes to children. I love this idea a lot.

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  5. Avatar for Amber MyersAmber Myers

    April 19, 2017 at 3:07 pm

    I love this so much! I need to go donate–I love all things Star Wars.

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  6. Avatar for Liz MaysLiz Mays

    April 19, 2017 at 4:12 pm

    Wow, I love the idea of giving kids in the hospital access to VR. The Star Wars gowns are really cool too. What a great initiative.

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  7. Avatar for Mandy CarterMandy Carter

    April 19, 2017 at 4:41 pm

    I love seeing popular and trendy things being used for good! What a fabulous and fun way to help out. Love how cool the gowns are too.

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  8. Avatar for Author Brandi KennedyAuthor Brandi Kennedy

    April 19, 2017 at 4:57 pm

    Aww, this is the coolest! And virtual reality for these kids especially is an amazing thing – for a little while, they can be in healthy bodies again, even if only in the virtual world.

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  9. Avatar for Muna KennyMuna Kenny

    April 19, 2017 at 6:32 pm

    What a kind way to bring happiness to those kids! Creating few moments of joy means so much.

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  10. Avatar for Alicia TaylorAlicia Taylor

    April 19, 2017 at 6:44 pm

    I’m pleased to see the Star Wars community giving back to such special and precious people. This really gives sick children the opportunity to be distracted for just a little while.

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  11. Avatar for Ana De- JesusAna De- Jesus

    April 19, 2017 at 7:12 pm

    Now this is a creative campaign to donate to a good cause and I am living for it. As I am sure Star Wars fans are too.

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  12. Avatar for MilenaMilena

    April 19, 2017 at 7:33 pm

    I love it! This program is going to bring so much joy to children anywhere! I will consider donating!

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  13. Avatar for KeikilaniKeikilani

    April 19, 2017 at 9:21 pm

    Those shirts are way too cute! What an amazing cause. I love how happy these kids are.

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  14. Avatar for BreeBree

    April 19, 2017 at 9:25 pm

    What a great cause! I love Star Wars. Bringing joy to children is priceless!

    Reply
  15. Avatar for KristinKristin

    April 19, 2017 at 9:56 pm

    This is so awesome! What a great way to give back!

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  16. Avatar for EmilyEmily

    April 19, 2017 at 11:32 pm

    This is such a great cause, I love learning about foundations like this! Also, those shirts are so cute!

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  17. Avatar for Erin MaycroftErin Maycroft

    April 19, 2017 at 11:52 pm

    This is wonderful! Thank you for sharing. Such a neat project

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  18. Avatar for Rose SidersRose Siders

    April 20, 2017 at 12:44 am

    What an awesome cause! This is totally adorable.

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  19. Avatar for Sincerely OpheliaSincerely Ophelia

    April 20, 2017 at 12:54 am

    This is one of the coolest posts I’ve read all day! What a good cause. I’m a big fan of star wars and love to share the love!

    XOXO // Check out my latest post if you like 😉
    SINCERELY OPHELIA | HOW TO | Small Bag in a Big City

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  20. Avatar for staceystacey

    April 20, 2017 at 5:06 am

    Starlight foundation is a great charity. Its a great chance to donate to a good cause.

    Reply
  21. Avatar for BelBel

    April 20, 2017 at 6:37 am

    Too adorable. I’m glad you brought some awareness to this

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  22. Avatar for GlendaGlenda

    April 20, 2017 at 2:12 pm

    I agree Starlight VR, is an amazing program for hospitalized kids! The gown donation idea is super neat!!

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  23. Avatar for Terri BeaversTerri Beavers

    April 20, 2017 at 3:12 pm

    This is such a great cause to donate to. I know the children in the hospital appreciates this so much. I’d love knowing I did something to make someone smile.

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  24. Avatar for Azlin BloorAzlin Bloor

    April 21, 2017 at 5:31 am

    What a brilliant cause! I’m going to go over and do it straight after this!

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  25. Avatar for CrystalCrystal

    April 21, 2017 at 9:42 am

    This is so neat, such a great campaign.

    Reply
  26. Avatar for Wanderlust VegansWanderlust Vegans

    April 21, 2017 at 6:23 pm

    What a great organisation. We love starwars! Would love to help out.

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  27. Avatar for Karen JollyKaren Jolly

    April 21, 2017 at 10:02 pm

    An organization with a heart! Thanks Starwars for the true compassion to entertain, educate and inspire the hospitalized children.
    ~ ONE SPORTY MOTHER

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  28. Avatar for Elizabeth O.Elizabeth O.

    April 22, 2017 at 1:11 am

    How amazing is this initiative. I think it’s awesome that the stars for Star Wars are supporting it too. These kids deserve a second shot at life.

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  29. Avatar for Carol CassaraCarol Cassara

    April 22, 2017 at 1:12 am

    I’m sure a lot of fans will be happy to support this project. It’s good to help out especially when it’s the kids who are in need.

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  30. Avatar for Sapana VSapana V

    April 24, 2017 at 11:16 am

    Great initiative. I love the hospital shirts. They are really nice.

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  31. Avatar for jenjenjenjen

    April 26, 2017 at 7:59 am

    Such a great advocate!

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  32. Avatar for blair villanuevablair villanueva

    April 27, 2017 at 5:03 am

    These hospital shirts looks so cool! Are these also available online, coz there are many who like hospital shirt at homr. Its more comfy.

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  33. Avatar for OtiliaOtilia

    April 27, 2017 at 7:12 am

    Such a wonderful cause! Thank you for brightening my day!

    Reply

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