Pinball Bringing Joy to the Children of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Florida
Project Pinball Charity Group teams up with the local community surrounding the area of St. Petersburg, FL to gift a Hook pinball machine to the children and families of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL.
St. Petersburg, FL – December 1st, 2020
Just in time for the holiday season, the Project Pinball Charity will be dedicating a Hook pinball machine that was donated to the charity from a long-time supporter. The Project Pinball Charity and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital teamed up to place the machine on their campus in St. Petersburg right before the end of the year. This pinball machine will be a free therapeutic device that will benefit children, families, caregivers, and hospital staff alike.
Data East has designed this incredibly fun pinball machine and will be given to the children at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Project Pinball was invited to oversee and set-up this machine and to implement their pinball placement program for the benefit of the children’s hospital.
Patients at Johns Hopkins All Children’s will experience the therapeutic benefits of their gift. To get their minds off the tough circumstances they are going through. As soon as the kids heard they couldn’t wait for the day that they would be receiving this amazing gift. It has been a huge team effort with everyone involved to make this experience happen and at the most perfect time.
The Project Pinball Charity’s Senior Founder Daniel Spolar highlights the importance of giving back locally. “When Project Pinball first heard about Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, we were extremely impressed with how they have a special way to help kids and families. We wanted to do something special for them so, in turn, they could keep doing amazing things for others, especially in times like this.” He goes on to explain how this donation is the first of its kind. “This is the first time we have placed a pinball machine for Project Pinball in St. Petersburg, and we are beyond excited to see this happen after all the hard work both teams have put into making this the safest and best pinball machine dedication. We are thankful for this opportunity to do such impactful things with pinball.”
As of 2020, Project Pinball will have placed 46 pinball machines throughout the United States in children’s hospitals and Ronald McDonald Houses.
About Project Pinball Charity Group. Inc.
Project Pinball Charity Group. Inc. is dedicated to providing recreational relief to all patients and their families as well as physicians and nurses who care for them at their local Children’s Hospitals. A pinball machine is a powerful tool that offers therapeutic benefits that fit perfectly with the dynamics of a hospital environment. It progresses patients healing and keeps them active and mobile while also providing entertainment. Project Pinball provides all the equipment, parts, supplies, and regular maintenance at no cost to the Children’s Hospital. With each visit and testimony, we are realizing the power one pinball machine can have when placed in the right setting.
To learn more about Project Pinball Charity, visit our website at http://projectpinball.org
About Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital provides expert pediatric care for infants, children, and teens with some of the most challenging medical problems in our community and around the world. Ranked in multiple specialties by U.S. News & World Report, they provide access to innovative treatments and therapies. Taking part in pediatric medical education and clinical research helps them to provide care in more than 50 specialties. With more than half of their 259 beds devoted to intensive care level services, they are the regional pediatric referral center for Florida’s West Coast. Physicians and community hospitals count on them to care for critically ill patients and perform complex surgical procedures.
To learn more about Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, visit their website at https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/