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The first-ever private social network, started in 1995 by filmmaker and Chairman Emeritus [[Steven Spielberg]], Peter Samuelson and [[Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr]].<ref name="rj">[https://www.looktothestars.org/news/12244-breaking-bads-rj-mitte-to-be-honored-by-starlight-childrens-foundation “Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte To Be Honored By Starlight Children's Foundation”] Look To The Stars: The World of Celebrity Giving. July 2, 2014.</ref> It served to connect chronically ill teenagers with life-threatening medical conditions, and their siblings,<ref name="hoya">[http://www.guhoyas.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/062714aaa.html "Georgetown Men's Basketball Helps Starlight Children's Foundation Grant Wish"] Hoya Athletics. June 27, 2014.</ref><ref>[http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/10/19/social-network-connects-kids-teens-with-special-needs/ "Social Network Connects Kids, Teens With Special Needs"] CBS Los Angeles. October 19, 2012.</ref> in a safe, online community where they could chat, blog, post content, and meet others who shared similar experiences.<ref>[http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=506852 "Live to Give"] Vancouver Canucks News. November 20, 2009.</ref> Starbright World was taken offline on August 31, 2015. |
The first-ever private social network, started in 1995 by filmmaker and Chairman Emeritus [[Steven Spielberg]], Peter Samuelson and [[Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr]].<ref name="rj">[https://www.looktothestars.org/news/12244-breaking-bads-rj-mitte-to-be-honored-by-starlight-childrens-foundation “Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte To Be Honored By Starlight Children's Foundation”] Look To The Stars: The World of Celebrity Giving. July 2, 2014.</ref> It served to connect chronically ill teenagers with life-threatening medical conditions, and their siblings,<ref name="hoya">[http://www.guhoyas.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/062714aaa.html "Georgetown Men's Basketball Helps Starlight Children's Foundation Grant Wish"] Hoya Athletics. June 27, 2014.</ref><ref>[http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/10/19/social-network-connects-kids-teens-with-special-needs/ "Social Network Connects Kids, Teens With Special Needs"] CBS Los Angeles. October 19, 2012.</ref> in a safe, online community where they could chat, blog, post content, and meet others who shared similar experiences.<ref>[http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=506852 "Live to Give"] Vancouver Canucks News. November 20, 2009.</ref> Starbright World was taken offline on August 31, 2015.{{Citation needed|date=May 2020}} |
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| Formation | 1982 |
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| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose | Children's charity |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California |
Region served | US, Canada, Australia and the UK |
CEO | Adam Garone |
| Website | www |
Starlight Children's Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1982 for hospitalized children and their families.
Starlight programs offer entertainment, education and technology to critically, chronically and terminally ill children. These programs are provided directly to children through Starlight's network of more than 700 children's hospitals and other community health partners throughout North America. Starlight's US operations are based in Los Angeles, California.[1] The charity has provided support to more than 60 million children in the US, Canada, Australia and the UK where it has additional office locations and programs.[2]
History
Starlight Children's Foundation was founded in 1982 by actors Peter Samuelson and Emma Samms, who was inspired by her brother's death, at age 8, from aplastic anemia.[3] Steven Spielberg serves as the organization's Chairman Emeritus.[4] Starlight's current CEO is Adam Garone.[5]
Legacy programs
Starbright World
The first-ever private social network, started in 1995 by filmmaker and Chairman Emeritus Steven Spielberg, Peter Samuelson and Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr.[2] It served to connect chronically ill teenagers with life-threatening medical conditions, and their siblings,[6][7] in a safe, online community where they could chat, blog, post content, and meet others who shared similar experiences.[8] Starbright World was taken offline on August 31, 2015.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "St. Mary's, Miller Children's Hospital Request Donations Through Charity Wish Lists" Long Beach Post. December 12, 2014.
- ^ a b “Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte To Be Honored By Starlight Children's Foundation” Look To The Stars: The World of Celebrity Giving. July 2, 2014.
- ^ "Dynasty's Emma Samms: My brother's death made me start Starlight Foundation" Metro UK. May 29, 2013.
- ^ "Starlight Children's Foundation | CP Family Network". cpfamilynetwork.org. Retrieved 2017-06-01.
- ^ "Movember CEO Takes Top Job at Starlight Children's Foundation (Transitions)". The Chronicle of Philanthropy. 2019-05-17. Retrieved 2019-05-22.
- ^ "Georgetown Men's Basketball Helps Starlight Children's Foundation Grant Wish" Hoya Athletics. June 27, 2014.
- ^ "Social Network Connects Kids, Teens With Special Needs" CBS Los Angeles. October 19, 2012.
- ^ "Live to Give" Vancouver Canucks News. November 20, 2009.