Based in Toronto, Canada, we are an international non-profit organization that provides educational, creative and social programming to children facing medical challenges and their caregivers.

Trained volunteers provide companionship and deliver enrichment programs to patients and families at over 30 partner hospitals in Ontario and beyond.

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visiting patients in hospital

What Makes us Unique

  • We serve pediatric patients, from newborn to 18 years old, facing all medical challenges – both acute and chronic.
  • Our programs encourage family members to participate. We know that when a child is sick, the whole family is affected.
  • We work with patients and caregivers in a variety of settings, including inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, and residential facilities.
patient with volunteers

Read what others are saying about Project Sunshine Canada

Relaxed and happy, especially after the week I have had.
Relaxed and happy, especially after the week I have had.
Thinking of my daughter
Thinking of my daughter
Amazing and relaxed. The most relaxed I have felt in the 11 weeks I have been here.
Amazing and relaxed. The most relaxed I have felt in the 11 weeks I have been here.
A chance to express our love for our son creatively.
A chance to express our love for our son creatively.
On the emphasis of the parents well being.
On the emphasis of the parents well being.
Thank you for the mini getaway and relaxation.
Thank you for the mini getaway and relaxation.
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Being hospitalized as a child is hard; being hospitalized as a child now is devastating