TACOMA, WA (December 11, 2019) - Starlight Children's Foundation, the organization dedicated to delivering happiness to seriously ill children and their families, and Nintendo of America today announced the newest addition to the nonprofit's popular Starlight Gaming program: the Starlight Nintendo Switch gaming station. The new gaming station was unveiled today at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital in Tacoma, Washington, where patients joined kids and families from the community for an event celebrating the 27-year partnership between Starlight and Nintendo of America.
"We're incredibly excited to unveil the new Starlight Nintendo Switch gaming station and celebrate our 27-year partnership with Nintendo of America," said Adam Garone, CEO, Starlight. "Over the years, Starlight Gaming stations have provided millions of seriously ill children with the healing power of play, entertainment, socialization, and emotional support, and have helped to normalize an otherwise scary situation or setting for families. We're so grateful to Nintendo and their employees for such a long and continuing partnership fueled by innovation, impact, and generous support." "It's been our pleasure to work with Starlight and observe them bringing happiness to kids when they need it the most," said Don James, Nintendo of America's Executive Vice President of Operations. "As with everything we do, we hope the new Starlight Nintendo Switch gaming ...