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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
These hospital shirts give the kids hope and joy. They deserve that and much more.
robin rue
April 19, 2017 at 9:11 amThis is so amazing. And those shirts are so cool. Loved learning about this.
Rebecca Bryant
April 19, 2017 at 9:31 amThis is amazing. I am all for donating to a great charity. Plus I love anything Star Wars so off to donate.
Jay Colby
April 19, 2017 at 12:38 pmThis is great donating to charity. Those shirts are so cool!
Stephanie JEannot
April 19, 2017 at 2:11 pmThis is such a wonderful cause. I am always soft-hearted and open minded when it comes to children. I love this idea a lot.
Amber Myers
April 19, 2017 at 3:07 pmI love this so much! I need to go donate–I love all things Star Wars.
Liz Mays
April 19, 2017 at 4:12 pmWow, 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.
Mandy Carter
April 19, 2017 at 4:41 pmI 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.
Author Brandi Kennedy
April 19, 2017 at 4:57 pmAww, 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.
Muna Kenny
April 19, 2017 at 6:32 pmWhat a kind way to bring happiness to those kids! Creating few moments of joy means so much.
Alicia Taylor
April 19, 2017 at 6:44 pmI’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.
Ana De- Jesus
April 19, 2017 at 7:12 pmNow 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.
Milena
April 19, 2017 at 7:33 pmI love it! This program is going to bring so much joy to children anywhere! I will consider donating!
Keikilani
April 19, 2017 at 9:21 pmThose shirts are way too cute! What an amazing cause. I love how happy these kids are.
Bree
April 19, 2017 at 9:25 pmWhat a great cause! I love Star Wars. Bringing joy to children is priceless!
Kristin
April 19, 2017 at 9:56 pmThis is so awesome! What a great way to give back!
Emily
April 19, 2017 at 11:32 pmThis is such a great cause, I love learning about foundations like this! Also, those shirts are so cute!
Erin Maycroft
April 19, 2017 at 11:52 pmThis is wonderful! Thank you for sharing. Such a neat project
Rose Siders
April 20, 2017 at 12:44 amWhat an awesome cause! This is totally adorable.
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April 20, 2017 at 12:54 amThis 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!
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stacey
April 20, 2017 at 5:06 amStarlight foundation is a great charity. Its a great chance to donate to a good cause.
Bel
April 20, 2017 at 6:37 amToo adorable. I’m glad you brought some awareness to this
Glenda
April 20, 2017 at 2:12 pmI agree Starlight VR, is an amazing program for hospitalized kids! The gown donation idea is super neat!!
Terri Beavers
April 20, 2017 at 3:12 pmThis 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.
Azlin Bloor
April 21, 2017 at 5:31 amWhat a brilliant cause! I’m going to go over and do it straight after this!
Crystal
April 21, 2017 at 9:42 amThis is so neat, such a great campaign.
Wanderlust Vegans
April 21, 2017 at 6:23 pmWhat a great organisation. We love starwars! Would love to help out.
Karen Jolly
April 21, 2017 at 10:02 pmAn organization with a heart! Thanks Starwars for the true compassion to entertain, educate and inspire the hospitalized children.
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Elizabeth O.
April 22, 2017 at 1:11 amHow 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.
Carol Cassara
April 22, 2017 at 1:12 amI’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.
Sapana V
April 24, 2017 at 11:16 amGreat initiative. I love the hospital shirts. They are really nice.
jenjen
April 26, 2017 at 7:59 amSuch a great advocate!
blair villanueva
April 27, 2017 at 5:03 amThese hospital shirts looks so cool! Are these also available online, coz there are many who like hospital shirt at homr. Its more comfy.
Otilia
April 27, 2017 at 7:12 amSuch a wonderful cause! Thank you for brightening my day!