BY MINA and Starlight
Pain, loneliness and isolation. Just a few symptoms felt by children living with chronic illness or injury. It can be devastating and heart-breaking for all and their families. Often normal, everyday experiences are a wish away. Sick children must depend on physical treatment. But that is only part of the solution.
Since 1989, Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada has provided innovative programs designed to lift the spirits of these children and their families when they need it the most. Starlight’s mission brings fun and laughter to children whatever their illness and wherever they live. Delivered in and out of hospital, Starlight’s programs provide a positive outlet for children, their siblings and their parents.
The Foundation’s programs and services deliver many meaningful benefits. Research has shown that Starlight’s work:
- Stimulates the senses.
- Promotes the healing process.
- Provides a positive experience during hospital treatment.
- Assists the medical care team in patient compliance.
- Provides essential respite from the strain of living with serious or chronic illness by giving a positive focus for the child and the family.
- Enables important social connections with others facing similar challenges, and helps to maintain the family spirit.
By Mina and its affiliated divisions (FAÇADE By Mina and IMAGE & LIFESTYLE By Mina) is dedicated to supporting Starlight Children’s Foundation through initiatives like fundraising galas, charitable events, and small workshops at the Façade School of The Arts.
About FAÇADE-School The Arts Contributions
FAÇADE students participate in the Grafic Art Gallery featured at The Starlight Children’s Foundation annual gala. This innovative art experience provides a platform of opportunity, exposure and fundraising for young students from Façade’s instructional programs. Willing to share their knowledge of fashion, visual art, music, culinary and performance arts with chronically ill children, Façade’s students create a wonderful environment in which youth help youth.
The gallery showcases and auctions off unique pieces, specially designed for and inspired by the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Each piece is signed by a well-known celebrity.
In recognition of student achievements, one lucky, young artist will have the opportunity to win a scholarship from Grafic during the gala.
Grafic is a revolutionary menswear and lifestyle boutique in Vaughan, Ontario.
To participate in these events or for more information, please contact: mina@bymina.ca or 416.888.5984
For more information on Starlight Children’s Foundation: www.starlightcanada.org
