Shine On! Kids

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May 2, 2023

April News: Sakura, Sake & Fighting for Fighters!

Shine On! Kids is thrilled to announce that we raised over 8.6 million yen at our Sakura and Sake Charity Event on April 7 at the International House Japan.

January 17, 2022

And…it’s a wrap! Shine On! Kids had a GREAT year!

2021…in many ways, was one of the most productive years ever for Shine On! Kids. All of the restrictions of Covid simply highlighted how important building resilience and providing psychological care is for EVERYONE…but yes, in particular, for our kids in hospital.

June 27, 2021

Two New Facility Dog Teams Trained Domestically by Shine On! Kids Begin Work in Japanese Hospitals

Two new Hospital Facility Dog Teams are starting work this summer thanks to Shine On! Kids’ Facility Dog Training Project launched in fiscal year 2019. This brings the total number of children’s hospitals in Japan with Facility Dogs to four.

Current Programs

Shine On! Kids’ mission is to support children with cancer and other serious illnesses through innovative psychosocial support programs in hospitals throughout Japan.

Your donation makes a difference

Whether you want to make a one-time donation or you would like to contribute on a more regular basis, we welcome donations of any amount and frequency from individuals and corporations.

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Thanks to the support of our generous sponsors and donors, Shine On! Kids is able to improve the lives of children dealing with cancer and other serious illnesses in Japan.

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