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The XA Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity dedicated to creating smiles and joy for seriously ill kids and their families.

The XA Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity committed to bringing joy & smiles to seriously ill children and their families through the power of the arts. 💛

06/30/2025

The XA Project is sunsetting. After much deliberation, The XA Project Officers and Board have made the difficult decision to cease operations.

We wishes to extend our sincerest gratitude to our wonderful partners and all who have generously supported The XA Project over the years so that we could spread joy and comfort to pediatric patients and their families through the magic and beauty of the arts.

Below are things The XA Project has given over the past 10 years:

• Performing Arts Tickets: 1133
• Hospital/Pediatric Residence concerts: 14
• Aquarium Tickets: 20
• Movie Tickets: 16
• Grants: 4 (Total: $18,000)
• Scholarships to arts students: 4 (Total: $4,000)
• Roku devices = 10
• 10.2-inch iPad Wi-Fi 32GB = 1
• Samsung - 65” 4K Smart Tizen TV = 1
• Disney+ Subscriptions (5 years) = 23

Most importantly, the joyful smiles and giddy laughter we have created for the kids and families are priceless, heartfelt, and immeasurable.

Thank you, again, for your support and love. We are eternally grateful.

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06/09/2025

“Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.” -Lilo

The XA Project treated families at The Children's Inn at NIH to see Disney’s Lilo & Stitch on the big screen!! 🎥

The kids and families were all smiles, laughing throughout the movie and dancing at the end credits! The Inn staff stated, “Thank you so much! The families truly appreciated it and enjoyed the movie!” 🥰

THIS is what The XA Project is all about! Creating joy for Ohanas facing difficult medical challenges. 💛

The XA Project bringing joy to pediatric patients “Ohana Style” through the magical art of movies! 🌺💛

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01/18/2025

Another full circle moment with The XA Project!! 💛

The XA Project partnered with the The Children's Inn at NIH to bring kids and families staying at the Inn to see Wicked Movie Part 1 🩷💚. One short day in the Emerald City 💚!! All had bright joyful smiles after watching this wonderful adaptation of WICKED The Musical 🎭.

For it was Wicked and the kindness of Alli Mauzey that inspired the creation of The XA Project! 💛

To see the kids and families dancing and smiling after the movie was incredibly heartwarming. When one child was asked which character she liked most, she pointed to Ga-linda 🩷, and then said “And Elphie”💚!! We agree - both are FABULOUS!!

Photos shared with permission from the Children’s Inn at NIH.

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12/11/2024

The XA Project has gifted the Children’s National Hospital Critical Care Transport Team a one-year subscription to Disney+ for the 2nd year!! This is in addition to the Disney+ subscriptions gifted to the Child Life Team.
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Here are examples of the impact of this Disney+ program from the transport team:

“We use it (Disney+) every single shift.

As part of my consent process, I tell them that I have Disney + and we can pick a movie to watch, you can immediately see the child’s eyes light up and a sense of comfort comes over the parents.

I’ve had children who start very anxious and settle in, I’ve had children who have always wanted to see a particular movie and we can start watching it on the way to the hospital.

I had a 4yo who was very anxious and took off his O2, after swaddling him and putting on a movie, he calmed down even to the point of not requiring oxygen anymore, his anxiety was driving his respiratory care so much to the point that once he settled down, we dropped him off in the ER where we continued to watch the movie because someone else has Disney too and he was discharged 4 hours later after we got there.

One of our Radiation transport children was watching a show and just kept watching sequential episodes with each transport, so just having that ability to find her favorite show and take her mind off the transport itself was so relaxing to her.

Another child I transported. I asked her who her favorite princess is, and she responded, “Tiana, but I’ve only seen her once.” Ten minutes later, we were in the truck watching Princess and the Frog with Tiana.

These stories happen literally every day. Even for our babies, I’ll put on Disney landscapes that have gentle music Disney backgrounds.”
(J. Barnett, NRP, FP-C, C-NPT, PNCCT)

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The XA Project is proud to partner with the Children’s National Critical Care Transport Team to bring smiles, joy and comfort to pediatric patients!!
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12/04/2024

For the 5th consecutive year, The Children's Inn at NIH has been gifted subscriptions to Disney+ from The XA Project!!
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“Disney+ is a great way for us to bring families from all corners of the world together, offering a shared escape into magical stories that transcend borders and create unforgettable moments of joy. I am grateful that we have such a great partner in The XA Project and through their support, we can provide this experience to our families.” (Aisha Campbell, Director Resident Services and Family Programming, Children’s Inn).
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Here is an example of the impact of this program:

“After a long day out, the kids can’t wait to get back to the inn and dive into their favorite Disney+ shows. It’s become their little evening tradition, and it helps us all wind down together.” (Family staying at the Inn)
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The XA Project is thrilled to continue partnering with the Inn to bring joy, smiles and comfort to pediatric patients and their families receiving life-saving treatment at NIH.
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10/04/2024

For the 5th consecutive year The XA Project gifts Children’s National Hospital subscriptions to Disney+ 💛!!

Here are examples of the impact we are making: 💛💛

I use Disney+ every day to aid in distracting patients during difficult procedures. Just this week, I had a patient who was crying, upset, and resisting sitting with her parent for the procedure. Her mom asked me, “what are the odds you have the Encanto performance at the Hollywood Bowl?” I responded, “high, actually, I have Disney+!”. The patient immediately calmed down and zoned into her favorite movie on Disney+, and we were able to get the procedure done. Disney+ gives patients a sense of comfort and familiarity to watch their favorite shows or movies during a difficult time. (Sophia DeBacco, MS, CCLS)

Disney+ is a vital resource for our surgery patients at Children’s National. As child life specialists, one of our roles is to assist patients separating from their parents to go to the operating room. This can be a tough and scary moment for a child. However, being able to offer them their favorite Disney show/movie on an iPad brings them immense comfort and eases the transition. Parents have commented to us multiple times about the appreciation they have for this resource and the reassurance it provides them that their child will be okay without them. From Frozen to Bluey to Spidey and Friends lovers everywhere, thank you for this donation you provide to our hospital! (Laura Manu, CCLS)

The XA Project is proud to partner with Children’s National to continue to bring smiles, joy and comfort to pediatric patients and their families! 💛

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07/12/2024

The XA Project in partnership with The Art of Kindness Podcast gifted Playbill programs to pediatric patients who love musical theatre 🎭❤️. One parent responded: “You have perfect timing! …this just brightened her day like you wouldn’t believe.” 💛

Kindness takes many forms. Sometimes it’s sharing the little things that matter, because the act of sharing can be a big thing for someone… 💛

A special thanks to Alli Mauzey for signing the “Hello Dolly” Playbill. You are the BEST!! 🌟❤️

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07/09/2024

The XA Project gifted 20 tickets to pediatric patients and their families from The Children's Inn at NIH to see National Symphony Orchestra concert “Disney: The Sound of Magic” at The Kennedy Center on June 23rd 🎼🎻 !!

Here is an example of some joy that was created from this concert: “….one young girl experienced her first visit to the Kennedy Center and first symphonic celebration of Disney. When the orchestra started playing a song she recognized, she squealed so loudly that our entire row chuckled with excitement.” 💛🥰

The arts touching hearts and spreading joy to kids and families facing challenging times. These smiles are what The XA Project is all about. 💛

Photos share with the permission of the Children’s Inn at NIH.

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02/05/2024

Xavier’s Ripple Effect Strikes Again!! 💛

A family, who previously received tickets by The XA Project to a Kennedy Center show in 2016, donated 2 tickets to The XA Project to one of the hottest musical theatre shows in town - Tick Tick Boom at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Broadway Center Stage. The XA Project worked with Children’s National Hospital to gift the tickets to a patient who would really enjoy the performance. Mission accomplished! 💛

A kind message from her Mom:

“It’s taken me some time to find the right words to properly thank you for your incredible gift! We were the recipients of your “Tick, Tick,Boom” production at the Kennedy Center. My daughter couldn’t have been a better person to receive them! She just turned 16 (& sadly spent it at Children’s). Kayleigh Jayne is a home schooled {student} who has dreams of being on Broadway! We have NO Doubt that she will make her way there. When shes not fighting {multiple medical issues}, this girl is on the stage sharing her talent and love for the arts. This gift could not have come at a more appropriate time. One of our dearest friends just had her 40th surgery at Children’s for a very rare condition and her brother has struggled through all of this. So we wanted to lift his spirit by also gifting him this time. The kids had an amazing time together and it brought so much happiness to see the kids joyful 🥰❤️ Thank you again, one very grateful Momma”

These joyful smiles are what The XA Project is all about!! (Photos and message shared with permission of the family). 💛💛

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02/03/2024

The XA Project gifted a 65” 4K Smart TV & portable TV cart to Children’s National Hospital (so that more pediatric patients can enjoy the Disney+ subscription gifted earlier by The XA Project). 💛

Pictured in this post are Child Life staff, a patient enamored with the TV who came to thank The XA Project, and Drs. Atienza and Vollinger (from The XA Project). All photos shared with the permission of Children’s National. 💛

Children’s National Child Life stated that the new TV is a very popular item requested by kids! In addition, the hospital uses the TV to hold movie nights for patients and families (sometimes at the rooftop Healing Garden), and to make the dialysis center a welcoming place for kids receiving treatment. 💛

The XA Project continues to find innovative and impactful ways to bring joy, smiles and peace via arts and entertainment to seriously ill kids and their families. 💛

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01/26/2024

The XA Project gifted tickets to Disney’s Frozen - The Musical performed at The Kennedy Center to pediatric patients and their families staying at The Children's Inn at NIH 💛. The kids and families LOVED the performance!

Here are some reactions:
6-year-old: “I love Frozen, this is my favorite, this was the best day ever!!”

7-year-old: “My favorite part of the play is getting the opportunity to sing along, and I really enjoyed the different outfits that they had it was super cool!”

14-year-old: “Attending this trip to see Frozen made me feel very joyous and happy, you’re never too old for Disney!”

10-year-old: “A great show and a funny one too, my mom and I had a great time.”

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The XA Project continues to bring joy, smiles, and heartwarming experiences to seriously ill children and their families! It is always a pleasure to partner with the Children’s Inn at NIH. (Photos and quotes shared with permission of the Children’s Inn at NIH). 💛

11/05/2023

The XA Project gifts subscriptions of Disney+ to The Children's Inn at NIH for the 4th consecutive year! 💛

The impact of this program on the kids receiving life-saving treatments at NIH and their families has been powerful! Below is a story shared my Inn staff:

“We had a 13-year-old boy from South America staying at The Children’s Inn with his mother. He had never experienced the magic of Disney+ at home, and had access to this captivating universe during his stay at The Inn. He was so taken by Disney+, he couldn't help but have his medical team reach out to us. His call touched our hearts, as he shared his deep love for the content available on the platform. His connection to the magic of Disney+ was so profound that even the medical team recognized the therapeutic value it brought to his journey. Although we could not provide him the login information, we helped him to countdown the days until he could resume experiencing the wonders of Disney+. It is a testament to the profound impact a touch of magic can have on a child's life, even in the face of challenging circumstances.”

The XA Project - creating joy and smiles with pediatric patients and their families through sharing the power of the arts and entertainment!! 💛

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