Project Sunshine to host free Summer Solstice Play-A-Thon in Brooklyn

Project Sunshine will hold its first Summer Solstice Play-A-Thon on June 20 at Chelsea Piers Brooklyn, offering families free games, activities and sponsor activations. The event is part of the nonprofit’s national campaign to support children with medical needs across hundreds of facilities worldwide.

Why it matters: - Project Sunshine uses play-based events to support children facing medical challenges. - The Brooklyn event is free and open to families, lowering the barrier to participate in a cause-driven community event. - The Play-A-Thon is tied to a national campaign that supports more than 265,000 children and families each year across 550+ medical facilities worldwide.

What happened: - Project Sunshine will host its inaugural Summer Solstice Play-A-Thon on June 20 at Chelsea Piers Brooklyn Field House, 601 Dean St., Prospect Heights, New York. - The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Admission is free. - Families are invited to spend the Summer Solstice playing games and taking part in hands-on activities. - Project Sunshine is positioning the Brooklyn event as the culmination of its national Play-A-Thon campaign.

The details: - The Play-A-Thon will include games, activities and interactive experiences for children and families of all ages. - National sponsors supporting the event include Pirate’s Booty, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Dave & Buster’s, Clixo, Great Wolf Lodge, NFL Play 60, Kendra Scott, Kawaii Slime Company and the Dunkin Joy in Childhood Foundation. - Gift bags will go to the first 100 registrants. - Donors giving $100 or more will also receive gift bags. - Prizes will be available for all guests. - Registration is available through the event page. - Project Sunshine says it serves more than 265,000 children and families annually across 550+ medical facilities in 175 cities and 4 countries. - The nonprofit says it was founded in New York City and works through trained volunteers.

Between the lines: - The event blends family entertainment with philanthropy, giving sponsors and attendees a low-friction way to support a children’s health-focused nonprofit. - The Summer Solstice timing gives Project Sunshine a built-in seasonal hook that can help drive turnout and attention. - The broad sponsor list suggests Project Sunshine is using consumer brands and family-friendly partners to expand reach beyond its core donor base.

What’s next: - Project Sunshine will look to turn the Brooklyn Play-A-Thon into a repeatable annual event. - The national campaign is designed to support the organization’s broader work in hospitals and medical facilities around the world. - Families interested in attending can register online before the June 20 event.