Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day

On February 7, 2009 Children’s National Medical Center held their Annual Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day. This is a day dedicated to raising awareness about Congenital Heart Defects. It is also a day of fun and celebration for children with Heart Defects. Educational speakers for parents, and nurses in the community (from schools, pediatrician offices, etc) were held in the Auditorium and fun events for children were held in the main Atrium. Inpatients from various units as well as Cardiac Patients who came from home decorated beautiful arts and crafts (donated by Starlight MidAtlantic Children’s Foundation). Children also participated in the “Doctor for a Day” station where they could take their mom or dad’s pulse and blood pressure. Children could “see their heart” by having an Echo-cardiogram. This was not such an exciting activity for kids with heart disease (as they have it done all the time!) but their friends, siblings, and other non-cardiac patients really enjoyed the opportunity.  Lastly, all who participated enjoyed delicious refreshments, also donated by Starlight MidAtlantic. It was a great day of fun and education for all who attended.

Hollywood comes to Children’s Hospital!

June 27, 2008.

The glamour and glitz of Hollywood hit the Renal Care Unit At Children’s Hospital. Outpatients in the Dialysis unit enjoyed a Hollywood-themed party. The dialysis room was transformed to a Hollywood wonderland, complete with Hollywood decorations. The kids, nurses, (and us!) were all glammed up in boas, sunglasses, and red carpet worthy clothes. The patients received Oscars awards, and munched on the special Hollywood lunch. Everyone enjoyed watching movies during the day. Many of the kids “walked the red carpet”, check out the photos below! It was truly a memorable day of Hollywood glamour in D.C!

Walking the Red Carpet!

Hollywood attitude...

Spa & Little Heroes party at Georgetown University Hospital!

Washington, DC.

On Sunday, May 4th Starlight MidAtlantic took part in the Spa Day and Little Heroes party at Georgetown University Hospital.  Both patients and outpatients participated in this fun-filled day, that included spa services for the girls, and Superhero fun for the boys!

The girls received make-up application from  the Y-Hope Foundation, and manicures (and some pedicures!) from our volunteers from Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority from University of Maryland.  All of the lovely ladies got to pick out their own magic wands, nail polishes, lip glosses, body splashes, nail files, and other beauty goodies!  With their make-up and nails (and toes!) freshly done and their goodies in tow, the girls got the opportunity to  be crowned with their very own Queen crown, and get their pictures taken with the Beauty Queens in attendance, which included our Teen Ambassador, Brittany Sullivan, Miss Teen Maryland International 2008!

The boys had their share of fun too, as they were entertained by both Spiderman and a Power Ranger.  All of the boys made their own Superhero capes, decorated to their liking and specific Superhero skills!  Both the boys and girls enjoyed clowning around with our favorite clown volunteers, Judy and Gary. Many of the guests got to play on the Wii Fun Center. In between all of the festivities,  we all enjoyed pizza, sandwiches, and of course cupcakes and cookies!  Check out some of the photos below:

Getting the complete spa treatment!

Receiving some clown noses!