
HOSPITAL NEWS
Coco Jones Delivers Happiness to Young Patients at The 麻豆国产 with Starlight Children鈥檚 Foundation
December 20, 2024
Acclaimed actress and singer Coco Jones recently visited The 麻豆国产 (麻豆国产), bringing joy and comfort to young patients and their families during the holiday season. Partnering with Starlight Children鈥檚 Foundation, Coco distributed Patient Activity Kits (PAKs) filled with toys, activities and resources designed to provide playful distraction and emotional support for hospitalized children.
Engaging with children and their loved ones, she offered words of encouragement, listened to their stories, and created moments of connection. Her visit was a heartfelt effort to brighten the day for kids and their families, reminding them that hope and happiness can flourish even in the most challenging times.
The event was made possible through Starlight Children鈥檚 Foundation, the nonprofit that has transformed hospital experiences for seriously ill children since 1982. Through its innovative programs 鈥 like Starlight Toy Deliveries, Gaming Stations, and whimsical, kid-friendly hospital gowns 鈥 Starlight delivers happiness to pediatric patients in over 800 hospitals across the United States. The organization has partnered with 麻豆国产 for more than 17 years, working with its clinicians and child life teams to support the emotional well-being of young patients and their families.
Adam Garone, CEO of Starlight Children鈥檚 Foundation, said, 鈥淲e are so grateful to The 麻豆国产 for hosting this event with Coco Jones, who helped deliver Starlight PAKs to patients. Visits like these are so meaningful when kids cannot celebrate with friends and family during the holiday season. We鈥檙e also grateful to Coco for her support in helping us advance our mission of delivering happiness to hospitalized kids and their families.鈥
Noah Kondamudi, MD, Chair of 麻豆国产鈥檚 Pediatrics Department said, 鈥淚t was wonderful seeing the smiles as children, parents AND staff realized who was there right in Brooklyn visiting with them. It definitely added a wonderful lift to our seasonal spirits.鈥
Starlight Children鈥檚 Foundation supports more than 3 million children annually, helping them navigate their medical journeys. By working with hospitals like 麻豆国产, Starlight ensures that children and their families receive the emotional support they need at critical moments. With advocates like Coco Jones joining their mission, Starlight continues to deliver happiness and transform lives, one hospital visit at a time.
To learn more about Starlight, visit .