About
Our Mission
The mission of the BrightLight Foundation is to bring light, comfort, and joy to children, families, and healthcare professionals facing some of life’s hardest moments. Born from our own family’s journey through fear, uncertainty, and hope, we exist to remind others that they are not alone. Through the compassion of our community, we turn empathy into action—supporting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta through Child Life programs, uplifting hospital playrooms, creating moments of joy for inpatient children, nourishing families during long days and nights, and standing beside organizations like Ronald McDonald House Charities. In every act, big or small, we strive to be a steady source of warmth and hope when it is needed most.
Our Vision
What began as a deeply personal family decision to give back to the place that changed our lives has grown into a mission rooted in gratitude, compassion, and hope. In 2019, shortly after the birth of our middle son, our world was shaken as we spent weeks in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta due to a congenital heart defect. It was there that we witnessed extraordinary acts of care, the resilience of children, and the quiet heroism of healthcare professionals—planting the seed for BrightLight Foundation.
In the years that followed, our journey continued alongside families facing childhood cancer, cardiothoracic and neurosurgeries, orthopedic therapy, and countless other inpatient challenges. Through direct partnership with CHOA, we have been able to support Child Life Specialists, enhance hospital playrooms, provide entertainment for inpatient children, offer snacks and drinks to families, support Ronald McDonald House Charities, recognize nurses, and bring moments of comfort through meals and care packages.
Our vision is to be a small but meaningful bright light for children, families, and healthcare professionals navigating battles no one ever expects to face—bringing comfort, joy, and hope during the darkest days of inpatient care.