Summer Solstice

The Loooooooongest Day of Play

Join the Summer Solstice Play-A-Thon

What is Project Sunshine's Summer Solstice Celebration All About

In a word...PLAY!

In 40 words...it's us taking the longest day of sunshine each year (15 hours!) as an opportunity to showcase how important our mission is by encouraging everyone to engage in fun activities and spread the word about the healing power of play.

By registering, you will pledge to engage in play activities (whatever that means to you!) starting on June 1 and going until Summer Solstice arrives on June 21 (and beyond). Once you have registered, you can get support for your efforts from friends and family through our handy fundraising  platform. That's it!

 

I'm ready! What do I do next?

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Post Your Play.

Project Sunshine wants you to spread the word on why play is so important. Crafting gone wild, boardgame domination, trick shot awesomeness help us have fun and burn off stress. Tag us @projectsunshine and use the #playforprojectsunshine to raise awareness. 

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 Play and FUNdraise.

Ask your friends and family to support your PLAY. Shoot hoops, play boardgames, have a slime party or dance-off in the living room - just let them know you are playing for a cause and Project Sunshine will provide a step-by-step guide to get you started.

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Rally Your People to Play. 

Invite your coaches, yoga/dance teachers, favorite karaoke performers, Mahjong/D&D group, swim team and cornhole buddies to set up a community playdate, class or tournament for the cause. Play is always best when shared!

Come play with us!

From Los Angeles to New York City, we have special events and opportunities during the month of June for you and your family to enjoy. 

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Shop for a Cause
June 2-30

Visit the El Segundo, CA Mattel headquarters store for our special display of "Prescription for Play" mystery bags filled with some of your favorite items.

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Play for a Cause
June 20, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

We're opening the Chelsea Piers Field House - Brooklyn for a day of free, high-energy fun for families, and asking those who can to make a tax-deductible donation to benefit children and families navigating medical challenges.

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Dine for a Cause
June 22 - 24
Use "JMGIVES" at checkout at the follow locations and 20% of sales will be donated to Project Sunshine.
  • Downtown (Brooklyn) – 117 Livingston St. 
  • Gowanus (Brooklyn) – 131 5th Avenue
  • Park Slope (Brooklyn) – 300 7th Avenue
  • Fulton St. (Manhattan) – 111 Fulton St.
  • East 52nd Street (Manhattan) – 165 East 52nd Street
  • 2nd Avenue (Manhattan) – 601 2nd Avenue
  • Washington Heights (Manhattan) – 4055 Broadway
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Shop for a Cause
June 19-20, see link below for promotion times by location
Select Kendra Scott locations across the nation (Atlanta, Austin, Birmingham, Columbus, San Diego , Scottsdale and NYC) will be donating 20% from your in-store  purchase to Project Sunshine.
 
You can also visit their table at our Chelsea Piers Brooklyn event OR order online at KendraScott.com using the code "GIVEBACK-PLAYATHON" at checkout.
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Puzzle for a Cause
June 1 - 30
The Puzzlesnacks for Kids series features exciting mini puzzle hunts perfect for kids and families to learn, think, and play together!
 
All month long, 100% of proceeds from Puzzlesnacks for Kids will support Project Sunshine.
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Cheers to a Cause
June 20, 3-7 p.m.

Keep the fun going in Brooklyn! Join us after the Chelsea Piers Brooklyn Play-A-Thon for our official after party. 

Any patron who mentions they’re with Project Sunshine receives a 10% discount on their tab, valid for any drinks purchased at the bar!

 333 Douglass St., Brooklyn, NY

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Play for a Cause
June 25, 4-7 p.m.

Eat, drink, and play at Dave & Buster's in Brooklyn, and 20% of ALL food, non-alcoholic beverages and game play will be donated to Project Sunshine. Must present flyer at time of purchase.

625 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn

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Rock n' Roll for a Cause
June 21, noon

Brooklyn Bowl and The Rock and Roll Playhouse are teaming up for a family-friendly concert with proceeds benefitting our Summer Solstice Play-A-Thon!

It will be interactive and engaging for kids while playing the music their parents know and love. Get your tickets today!

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Shop for a Cause
June 20

You can support play while also helping kids look and feel their best.

Visit the Little Bird boutiques at their Denver locations and they will donate 10% of all boutique sales on June 20 to Project Sunshine. 

Interested in Being a Play-A-Thon Sponsor?

Show your company's dedication to PLAY by joining our esteemed rank of sponsors. No matter what product or service you offer, we know that you and your staff love giving back to your community. And there are so many ways to get involved.

Learn more about Summer Solstice and stay

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Fill out this simple 5-question form and we'll keep you in the loop all year round!

Thank You to Our Partners

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