by Diane Smith You could say that Spreading Sunshine all started with a birthday. Or rather, a birth day. When David (nicknamed Sunshine) was born with Down syndrome and faced serious health issues, his mom Abigail was blessed by the support of family and friends. But...
by Diane Smith, Executive Director Time and time again we see how meaningful a small, loving gesture is to our Sunshine Families. If you know someone whose child is facing a serious illness, here are some ways to encourage them. 1. Write them a note or send a...
By Diane Smith, Executive Director of Spreading Sunshine I see it time and time again. A volunteer steps up to make a Sunshine card or collect items for a Sunshine Box. It’s something that they might consider a small gesture. But when they realize the joy of children...
Online learning has its challenges. It seems like with this pandemic we’ve all been glued to screens more than ever. But a lot of parents are especially concerned about how much time their kids are spending online. Let’s face it, even PE is online this year for many...
When three year old Aidan received his cancer diagnosis, he wasn’t able to understand the significance of the trial he was facing. All he knew was that he was sick and stuck in a hospital bed until he was well enough to return home. Our hearts break when we hear...
We love our volunteers and are excited to share this beautiful Life Essay, written by Lauren. She is fourteen years old. Lauren lives in Michigan and has been involved with Spreading Sunshine since the early days. She's organized projects at her school. She plays...