December 27, 2004

Starlight Starbright spreads holiday cheer tonight

Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation — dedicated to brightening the lives of seriously ill and hospitalized children and their families — brought joy and smiles to MassGeneral Hospital for Children by sponsoring two special visits this holiday season.

Stephanie Sokolove, restaurant owner and executive chef of Stephanie's on
Newbury St., shared her talents Dec. 9 with patients on Ellison 17 and 18 and helped decorate holiday cookies. Sokolove came with snowflake, gingerbread and tree cookies with different toppings, including frosting, sprinkles and candies. A magician and a face painter accompanied Sokolove to entertain the patients.

Teddy bears also brightened the hospital stays of children during the holidays courtesy of the Teddy Bear Delivery Program. Lauren Fox, a 13-year-old fundraiser, raised more than $1,000 from donors sponsoring new teddy bears. While most of the teddy bears are shipped directly from the foundation to hospitals throughout New England, Lauren made a special delivery to the MGH Dec. 21. She arrived at the hospital, teddy bears in tow in a Radio Flyer wagon and handed them out to young inpatients.