Benefits of Our Programs
Empowering children through play
At Project Sunshine, we believe in creating lasting change that extends far beyond immediate impact. Our carefully designed initiatives are tailored to address the diverse needs of children, empowering them to thrive and build a brighter future.
Short-term benefits
- Children facing medical challenges get a chance to act and feel like kids while in the hospital setting
- Pediatric patients feel more relaxed and less stressed
- Caregivers take a break and participate in activities that promote coping, relaxation, and socialization
- Volunteers feel connected to the communities where they live and work
- Hospital staff feels supported through additional resources
Medium-term benefits
- Pediatric patients are distracted from pain and more willing to accept and adhere to treatment
- Children and their families feel an increased sense of strength
- Caregivers learn relaxation techniques that help them cope with stressors
- Volunteers build personal and professional networks and skills
- Hospital staff are better able to serve children and families
Long-term benefits
- Physical, social, and emotional well-being of patients are improved
- Patients are helped to reach social, developmental, and academic milestones
- Pediatric patients’ health outcomes are improved
- Hospitals are transformed into joyful environments for children and families
- Volunteers’ lives are enriched through meaningful community service
- Increased awareness of the non-medical needs of pediatric patients and their impact on recovery
