1. CONTACT: Steven Spenser
Public Relations Director
206-xxx-xxxx (cell)
Steven@starlight-washington.org
www.starlight-washington.org
MEDIA ADVISORY
Seriously ill children, unable to trick-or-treat, go suite-to-suite
WHEN: Saturday, October 18, 2008 5 PM – 7 PM
WHERE: Embassy Suites Hotel, 15920 West Valley Highway, Tukwila, WA 98188
WHO: 100 seriously ill children from hospitals across the Puget Sound area, many too immuno-
suppressed or weak to go out trick or treating, will have an opportunity to celebrate
Halloween in a safe environment at the Starlight Children’s Foundation 4th annual Trick
or Suite event.
WHAT: The children and their siblings get to go trick-or-treating through 23 suites decorated in
different themes by local businesses, which also are providing activities and giveaways.
In past years, room sponsors have created elaborate haunted houses or other spooky
surprises. The children get to enjoy a party with their families and peers, and then spend
the night in donated rooms at the Embassy Suites. This year 164 children and family
members will be participating, making this Starlight’s biggest Trick or Suite ever.
Room sponsors include Starbucks, Disney, Hollywood Video, All State Insurance, DHL
Global Forwarding, Embassy Suites, the Bear Creek Law Firm, and private individuals.
The children’s source hospitals include Seattle Children’s and Swedish Hospital;
Everett’s Providence Regional Medical Center; Tacoma’s Mary Bridge Children’s
Hospital; and Bremerton’s Harrison Medical Center.
WHY: For most children and their families, Halloween is a wonderful evening, going out for
candy or attending parties with lots of friends. This isn’t possible for many of the kids
served by the Starlight Children’s Foundation, who may be immuno-suppressed or
simply don’t have the stamina after rounds of treatments. This event is their one chance
to experience what many children take for granted, and for their families to enjoy a
normal rite of passage.
ABOUT: Starlight helps seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and
isolation through entertainment, education and family activities. In 2007, Starlight served
more than 20,000 children and family members at 527 inpatient and community events
statewide. Starlight has been awarded a Four-Star rating by Charity Navigator, the
nation’s premier independent charity evaluator.
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