What families and hospitals are saying…

  • “We found LightZ of Hope and could not be more thankful for this organization. Greyson was drawn to his LightZ and we put them on for him every single night. He lost some of his vision, but he would always track the Lightz that danced across his ceiling. Greyson passed away September 6, 2022 - just two months and 1 day shy of his 3rd birthday. His Dad and I still put his Lightz on every single night and we find so much comfort watching them dance knowing our son is watching them from Heaven. Thank you, Lightz of Hope, for providing comfort to us in the most difficult time in our lives. We are incredibly thankful for you and for sharing Zachary with us and allowing us to share Greyson with you.”

    - Kimberly, Mom to Greyson

  • Photo of Colton

    “We wanted to say thank you for our son’s Lightz of Hope. He has been in the hospital and we were able to give him his own fireworks show. Thank you!”

    - Colton’s Mom

  • Photo of Ezmerae with her light at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

    “This little light is amazing! Ezmerae has, NKH Non Ketotic Hyperglycinemia. She has bad eye sight and she don’t always focus on you. We are always here at Childrens with her. She was given a light to use while she stays here to help with her eyes. It’s amazing to actually watch her follow the lights. Thank you.”

    - Tanya, Ezmerae’s Grandmother

  • Photo of Liam

    “Liam received his LightZ of Hope today. He is in LOVE with watching them. This will easily make hospitalizations and post surgeries easier to manage. His eyes lit up!”

    - Erison, Liam’s Mom

“Dear Mr. and Mrs. Woodard,

Thank you for your donation of LED Bluetooth disco speakers to Scottish Rite for Children. As we begin another exciting new year, our staff and volunteers remain committed to our mission of making children’s lives better and their futures brighter in a cheerful, child-friendly environment. Kind gifts like yours certainly help make it possible.  

2023 was another great year for us, as we met more amazing friends in Dallas and Frisco and were able to help more children than ever before through more than 75,000 clinic visits! Because of your wonderful support, we will continue providing our special brand of world class care to children regardless of any family’s ability to pay. Thanks again for thinking of our patients in this special way. We appreciate you!

Wishing you a healthy and prosperous 2024.

— Stephanie Brigger, CFRE Vice President, Development Scottish Rite For Children

  • "My daughter received her light today. Thank you so much!! She loves it and she is already dancing again. Thank you so much for the much needed smiles. Her brother and her will make so many memories with it."

    – Mom Sandy

  • “We received our Lightz and I've already given some out! Everyone loves them, the kids, parents and staff! Thank you for letting us share these with our patients!”

    – Katie Lynn, University of Missouri Health

  • “We take her light with us on every hospital trip.”

    – Mom Melissa

  • "We got our light of hope at Lighthouse Retreat this summer. My little guys have loooooved it. And my son’s (3 year old with leukemia) preschool had a show and tell by bringing something starting with L and he chose his light! He got to turn it on and show it for his class. Thank you. <3 <3."

    – Charlie’s Mom

  • "Hi there. I'm a pediatric cancer mom, my son is now done with treatment. I have a passion to educate other pediatric cancer families in resources available to them. I came across your foundation and watched your video. It made me cry and it is so beautiful. I wish we would have known about you guys when we were in treatment. The lights would have made out many hospital stays so much more enjoyable. Thank you for loving on families.”

    – Marissa

  • "Thank you so much for all your help this year! The LightZ you have provided us with have made a huge impact for our patients, particularly our toddlers, behavioral health patients, and patients who have limited mobility. We are so excited to continue working together.”

    - Ruth & The Cook County Health Team