25th Annual Starlight Santa To Benefit Worcester’s UMass Children’s Medical Center

Monday, November 10, 2014

GoLocalWorcester Health Team

2014 marks 25 years of Starlight Santas—This year is the Starlight Santa on a Scooter

Vaillancourt Folk Art has celebrated Starlight Santa to benefit Worcester's UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center for the past 25 years.

SInce 1990, Vaillancourt Folk Art has granted over 100 wishes and purchased 15 Fun Centers (with a majority going to pediatric units at Worcester's UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center).

Starlight Children's Foundation

The Starlight Children's Foundation closed their local chapter after their national organization restructured in 2013. Starting in 2014, Vaillancourt Folk Art decided to continue the annual donation through a direct contribution to Worcester's UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center. The donation willbe used to help kids get through whatever treatment they are undergoing through the Child Life's Artist In Residence Program.

Vaillancourt Folk Art

Based in Sutton, MA, Vaillancourt Folk Art has created hand-painted collectible chalkware from antique moulds since 1984. Vaillancourt, which is family owned and operated, has products available in 500 stores nationwide. Vaillancourt Folk Art celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.