The purpose of Project Sunshine is to bring passionate student volunteers together to spark joy and deliver smiles in pediatric patients facing various medical challenges. Our student volunteers will help restore a sense of normalcy to the pediatric healthcare environment. UTSG Project Sunshine Student Chapter offers Sending Sunshine, Hospital Programming, and Remote Programming. Sending Sunshine involves delivering surgi dolls (to help children understand their medical procedures and serve as their companions throughout their medical journey), therapeutic activity kits, toys, and much more.

Hospital Programming includes caregiver wellness events, arts & crafts, and many activities and special events. The Remote Programming is done on an online platform providing various educational and recreational games appropriate for specific age groups. All of our offerings promote creativity, self-expression, socialization, and learning. Most importantly, we ensure that the pediatric patient’s childhood remains a time of wonder, especially during emotionally and physically challenging times, while providing caregivers the resources to de-stress.