Are you ready to play?
Join our annual celebration of the loooooooooongest day of play by pledging to PLAY during the month of June. There are three ways to get involved:
- Post your Play. Spread the word on why play is so important. Tag @projectsunshine and use the #playforprojectsunshine to raise awareness.
- Play and FUNdraise. Ask friends and family to support your PLAY. Register Here!
- Rally Your People to Play. Invite your community to set up a game, class or tournament for the cause. Play is best when shared. Register Here!
Why Play?
Play is one of the most effective methods of reducing stress in children, allowing their minds and bodies to heal.
Every child needs to play. Providing opportunities for children to play during their hospitalizations not only normalizes an unfamiliar, scary setting but also helps children build resiliency and socialize with peers undergoing similar circumstances.
*American Academy of Pediatrics
Our Work
For over 25 years, we've worked with medical facility and nonprofit partners to create a space for kids to socialize and play. Each year, over 3 million children are hospitalized in the United States. 30% of chronically ill kids face academic disruption, missing out on instruction and social interactions.
