LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This September, in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Sickle Cell Awareness Month, Starlight Children's Foundation is proud to announce this year's Stream For Starlight campaign. Running from August 29 through September 14, the campaign brings together an inspiring group of Twitch streamers and creators. They're rallying their communities to raise $130,000 in support of Starlight's mission: delivering comfort, happiness, and moments of distraction to hospitalized children facing serious illnesses, because healing begins with happiness.

For children living with cancer, sickle cell disease, and other serious conditions, their days are often filled with appointments and procedures, leading to feelings of stress and isolation. Starlight programs, such as Starlight Gaming, use the power of play to ease anxiety and bring happiness to kids when they need it most.

"Hospitalization can be scary and stressful for kids. That's why Starlight is working to transform the hospital experience by providing young patients with play-based programs that provide them with positive distraction and a sense of normalcy," said Aimee Finn, senior director, Individual Giving at Starlight Children's Foundation. "We're incredibly grateful to all the streamers participating in Stream for Starlight this year. By joining the stream campaign, they're not only raising vital funds for our mission but also sharing creativity and joy with their communities, helping bring happiness to seriously ill kids."

To kick off the streaming campaign, the nonprofit hosted its annual "Press Start" event with its streaming community and its partners, sharing impactful stories, playing games with Starlight kids, and announcing this year's Stream for Starlight ambassadors.

Starlight is excited to announce this year's Stream Ambassadors. This group of creators reflects the passion and dedication required to be a charity streamer. These streamers work hard to use their platforms to make a difference for hospitalized kids and their families.

Here is Starlight's list of stream ambassadors:

• Chrissy Costanza – Lead singer of Against the Current, Chrissy blends music, gaming, and streaming into a vibrant global platform. Known for hits like "Legends Never Die" and "Hero Too", Chrissy has rallied her community to raise tens of thousands for Starlight.
  
  
• AshSaidHi – The "queen of retro gaming," Ash creates a nostalgic, comforting space reminiscent of Mr. Rogers—built for adults to reminisce and connect. A Starlight supporter since 2021, Ash embodies the Power of Play with her warm and welcoming community.
  
  
• DDS618 – Cozy
  
  
• EclipseRaccoon – Gaming
  
  
• IAmNahmu – Variety
  
  
• kaethefae_ – Cozy
  
  
• KiindaLiinda – Gaming
  
  
• kushter – Gaming
  
  
• Pix_Stitch – Crafting
  
  
• WildSpice – Variety

From crafting marathons to chaotic gaming challenges, Stream For Starlight showcases the creativity and compassion of the streaming community. Supporters can participate in Stream for Starlight by watching their favorite creators on Twitch and donating to their pages. Recognized as the country's broadest-reaching charity focused on sick kids, Starlight aims to be an integral part of total care for hospitalized kids.

To find out how to help them reach their $130,000 goal and bring happiness to thousands of kids across the country, visit starlight.org/stream-for-starlight.

Media Contact:
Valerie Jones
valerie.jones@starlight.org

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/starlight-childrens-foundation-launches-stream-for-starlight-fundraising-initiative-to-support-hospitalized-kids-302541424.html

SOURCE Starlight Children’s Foundation