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Starlight Starbright is regularly featured in the press. Here you'll find some recent excerpts that highlight some of our programs and services. For a list of all our programs, please visit http://www.starlightcanada.org/WhatWeDo/ourprograms.htm .

Simcoe.com/articles - August 7, 2007 - Family to raise funds to support others in need
“I want to do the run because I’m in Starlight”, said Brooke. “I want to give back to them and also because I want to help kids that are like me”.

Toronto Sun Video – Friday May 4, 2007 – 100th Anniversary of Planters
Launch of Mr. Peanut hot air balloon commemorates the 100th Anniversary of Planters.

Toronto Sun - Michael Peake

"Toronto Sun - Cracking a smile.."
Mr. Peanut carries wish child off at Rogers Centre

The Sudbury Star – July 3, 2007 – Youngster to fish with Bob Izumi in Niagara Falls
“I’m really excited to meet Bob Izumi”, Terry says. “I want to go catch a fish and I want to give him a big hug”.

The Villager/Annex Guardian – April 20, 2007 – Village girl’s wish granted for special “Sweet 16” party.
While all her family and friends will be in black and white, Carly Krebs will be pretty in pink.

People Magazine - June 2007 - Give a shining star to your shining star.
Celebrate the stars in your life with the purchase of a plush Shining Stars Friend.

Origin Unknown - White Stripes hold mini-concert for seriously ill children
“We were told it was a surprise”, said Julie Hanna of Kingburn, who attended with her husband and three children, two who have Cystic Fibrosis.

Sunday Sun - April 8, 2007 - Matthew Perry meeting on set of Studio 60
"He is just so much fun, Matthew Perry is. In person he’s just like his character Chandler , in Friends…always joking”

New Durhamregion.com - July 30, 2007 - Pickering family takes part in Dream Walk fundraising campaign “Starlight Starbright began as a support group that gave Lisa something to do”, says Lisa’s older sister.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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