Introducing Fuzzy Thomas Bear

What is life like for a child with a life-threatening illness like Cystic Fibrosis? Just ask 10-year-old Thomas, who has battled the disease since he was born. Last year, Thomas and his parents left their home in Ottawa to move to Toronto so that he could receive a double lung transplant. It's not easy to be so far from friends and family, especially during a long and often painful recovery. Throughout his journey, Thomas has taught everyone lucky enough to get to know him the true meaning of compassion, strength and determination.

In honor of Thomas' courage, Starlight asked him to design our 2008 Collectable Bear, which he was delighted to do. As a result of his efforts we are proud to present Fuzzy Thomas.

Net proceeds from the sale of this bear will allow Starlight to continue to help children like Thomas cope with the pain, fear and isolation of a serious illness through entertainment, education and family activities.

Click here to purchase your own Fuzzy Thomas Bear. To find out how your company can help support the Fuzzy Thomas Bear Program contact Laura Mountjoy at laura@starlightcanada.org or (905) 752-7827 ext.225

 

Starlight joins Imagine Canada Ethical Code Program

Starlight places a high value on our relationship with our donors. Without your support we would not be able to achieve our mission to enhance the lives of seriously ill children and their families. We believe that transparency and accountability are essential to our success and with this in mind, we have joined Imagine Canada's Ethical Code Program.
The Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountability Code lays out a set of standards for charitable organizations to manage and report their financial affairs responsibility. By adhering to these standards, we are complying with generally accepted practices for soliciting and managing donor dollars. This is important because everyone involved with the Starlight Children's Foundation is entitled to transparency and the greatest impact possible for your investment in us.

 

Toys "R" Us Canada Celebrates 10 Years of Making a Difference in the Lives of Seriously Ill Children

Visit any Toys "R" Us Canada location until the end of the year and buy a star in support of the Annual Campaign of Wishes & Dreams. The Campaign of Wishes and Dreams is a national program that encourages customers to purchase a star and make a donation to the Starlight Children's Foundation. These funds will be used to support important programs in the communities where Toys "R" Us Canada has retail locations. To date, thanks to the incredible generosity of their customers, vendors, retailers and staff, more than $4.7 million has been raised.

Over the past four years these funds have reached over 71,000 seriously ill and hospitalized children and supported more than 90 hospitals across Canada. You can help Toys "R" Us Canada make a difference in the lives of seriously ill and hospitalized children by visiting your local Toys "R" Us store today. For more information regarding the campaign or to locate the store nearest you, please visit www.toysrus.ca