Author: Project-Sunshine Info

Celebrating Child Life Month

In celebration of Child Life Month, we are honoured to highlight a remarkable Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) Jocelyn Leworthy, who is also a valued member of our Board. As a CCLS, Jocelyn brings dedication, compassion, and expertise to her role, enriching the lives of children, youth, and families facing...

Project Sunshine Canada Launches Bilingual Virtual Program: TelePlay en français

On Wednesday December 5th, 2023, Project Sunshine Canada held a virtual press conference to announce the launch of TelePlay en français with medical partner Ronald McDonald House Ottawa. The Project Sunshine Canada Team was delighted to host Carolyn Kropp, Representative of John Fraser, MPP for Ottawa South; Kathy...

Meet Our Volunteer Noreen | Global Volunteer Month

April is Global Volunteer Month, a time to honour and express gratitude to volunteers. Project Sunshine volunteers are especially invaluable and vital to our mission. One remarkable volunteer who brings joy and comfort to children with medical needs is Sunshine Sewer, Noreen! For the past two decades, Noreen has been...

Funds for Fun Exceeds $10K Goal!

Thank you for supporting Project Sunshine Canada’s Funds for Fun Campaign! With the participation of all eight of our college chapters and your support, we were able to exceed our goal of $10,000 and raise a total of $13,900! Volunteers participated in fun, embarrassing and cool challenges such as getting pied in the...

Funds for Fun: Our Chapter Wide Annual Fundraising Event

Join us February 18 – March 31st as we launch our chapter wide annual fundraising event, Funds for Fun! Members from our 8 college chapters will participate in fun, embarrassing and cool challenges to raise donations for pediatric patients across Canada. Check out the 2021 Funds for Fun video.

Celebrating Project Sunshine Canada’s 15th Anniversary

This month, Project Sunshine Canada is celebrating 15 wonderful years supporting hospitalized children and their families across Canada! We will be featuring 15 individuals that have had a unique impact on Project Sunshine Canada over the last 15 years! Follow along on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn to read about some...

Support Project Sunshine Canada at the Santa Chalet

Are you ready for the holidays? Is visiting Santa on your to-do list? When you visit Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Square One Shopping Centre, and Scarborough Town Centre this year, take some time to visit the Santa Chalet! Any donations or purchases of masks at the Santa Chalet and gift-wrapping stations will be generously...

Meet Daniel

“It is never fun to be in the hospital no matter the illness, but the Activity Kits give children like Daniel something fun to do. It is just so special that this organization exists.” – Daniel’s mom, Elysia Daniel, 10 years old, was born with a blood disorder called Sickle Cell Disease and later diagnosed with a rare...

Meet Rochelle and Jasmine

We asked Rochelle, one of our Family Service Initiative participants, about her family’s experience assembling Activity Kits for some of Project Sunshine Canada’s partners. Here is what she had to say. What inspired you and your family to get involved with Project Sunshine’s Family Service Initiative? Our inspiration to...

Parlez-vous français?

Do you speak French or know someone who does? Project Sunshine Canada is looking for some francophone volunteers to help us launch our Teleplay program in French! It is a small time commitment, completely remote, and makes a big difference in the lives of pediatric patients. For more information about how to get...