From Stony Brook Children’s Hospital:    

“The PS4 is a lot of fun. I can do so much stuff on it, and the games are awesome. It really keeps the other kids and I busy.” – Tsaiann T. 14 years old

“I like the PS4 because I can play games and it makes me smile. I am happy when I play games like these.” – Isela L, 8 years old

“The Tony Hawk game for PS4 is a lot of fun because I get to do cool tricks. It helps, because it is a real challenge.” – Misha J, 15 years old

“I like the PS4 because I can play games and it keeps me busy when I have to stay in the hospital.” – Cianna T.

“The PS4’s are awesome because they bring joy to the children to get them through tough times.” – Anthony R.


“When I am not feeling good I can play on the playstation and play a bunch of games and it makes me feel like I am home.”- Steven, 10 years old

“They’re really cool!” – Edwy, 8 years old

“It is a nice surprise because kids aren’t expecting this here. This is all about having fun.” –  Mathias, 11 years old

“The PS4 is helpful because it keeps my mind from wandering. The hospital can be a pretty stressful place, and I like the distraction.” -Rockeem B, 19 years old

“The Playcations are amazing accommodations to the hospital for the kids, because even though you’re going through a tough time you have a home-like feeling with the Playcation and can easily play with friends and not feel bored or left out.  It’s a great addition that I would have never thought about. I’m glad Stony Brook has fulfilled that for us.” -Luke B. 19 years old.

“Thank you for donating the PS4 Playcations to the hospital. It made my stay so much better. Fortnite is my favorite game when I’m here.” –Brandon B. 9 years old

“I enjoy seeing the relief on our patients faces when they realize we have their favorite gaming console here at the hospital. It has become clear that video games have rapidly become part of today’s culture. They provide an engaging, enjoyable distraction and are a great escape for many.” – Michael Attard, Child Life Specialist

From NYU Winthrop Hospital:

“These are just a snippet into some of the amazing things my team heard since we put the PS4’s in circulation:
– “The ps4’s are awesome! It helped make my time here go by fast!”
– “My son was able to forget where he was for a little bit and it made our time here fly by”
– “When my brother came to visit we were able to play against each other and we both had so much fun!”
Nicole Almeida, Director, Child Life Program

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