Shining Stars Foundation
Non-profit OrganizationsColorado, United States11-50 Employees
Shining Stars Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides year-round sport, recreational, and outreach programs at no cost to children and young adults with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses. Its work aims to foster self-confidence, physical endurance, independence, and a sense of hope through access to adaptive recreation and sports activities, while also building a supportive community for affected families. The foundation positions itself within the nonprofit sector focused on pediatric cancer and life-threatening illnesses, offering programs designed to help participants develop resilience and social connections. Based in Aspen, Colorado, the organization operates with a regional mailing address and serves a national audience through its programs. It has a multiple-year track record, including events such as the Aspen Winter Games, which bring together participants from affiliated medical centers and support networks. The foundation’s efforts emphasize providing services at no cost to families and creating ongoing outreach to sustain the support network around these children and young adults.