Creating Smiles. Renewing Spirits. Igniting Hope.

The Shining Stars Foundation gives strength, support, and hope to children living with pediatric cancer or another life-threatening illness and their families through outdoor, social, and recreational experiences.


News & Updates

Vine, Dine and Shine - At the Highlands Ranch Mansion! Tickets on Sale NOW!

This year’s Winter Games was nothing short of amazing!

We welcomed 62 incredible kids from across the U.S., including new regions we’ve never represented before, like New Jersey! Every year, this program grows stronger, and it’s all thanks to the unwavering support of our volunteers, donors, and the Aspen community and beyond. Your commitment continues to inspire us.

We also celebrated a major milestone: 25 years of the Shining Stars Foundation!
Check out our special edition anniversary video below—it beautifully captures how far we’ve come and the impact we've made together. Click to watch!

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Join us at Denver BEST Adaptive Playground on Saturday May 17th. Click the picture above to sign up.

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NEW! The Denver Urban Gardens is hosting a wonderful day of gardening classes for the Shining Stars. Click the picture above to sign up.


Click here to learn more about the Shining Stars 2024 impact stats. 2024 was truly an amazing year of growth.


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