Kartoon Studios & Shriners Children’s Align for Partnership

Kartoon Studios and Shriners Children’s, a nonprofit pediatric specialty healthcare system, have announced a partnership to deliver free entertainment and launch a Stan Lee-themed fundraising campaign.

“At this special time of year, we are honored to partner with Shriners Children’s to support their extraordinary mission,” said Andy Heyward, chairman and CEO of Kartoon Studios. “Combining our uplifting content with the heroic efforts of Shriners Children’s and invoking the spirit of Stan Lee—who stood for justice, courage and compassion—is a true alignment of values that brings power and purpose to this campaign.”

The Kartoon Channel! and Ameba TV subscriptions will become free across all Shiners Children’s locations nationwide. Stan Lee will be the face of the Shriners Children’s Superhero Fundraising Campaign in April 2026.

“Entertainment has the power to uplift, inspire and heal,” said Stuart P. Sullivan, chief philanthropy officer at Shriners Children’s. “This partnership with Kartoon Studios allows us to enrich our patients’ experience and share our mission with new audiences through a meaningful campaign that honors the heroic spirit at the heart of our work.”

“Our partnership with Shriners Children’s embodies our core belief that entertainment can be a force for good,” added Jon Ollwerther, executive VP at Kartoon Studios. “We are proud to bring joy and inspiration to children who need it most, while helping amplify the vital work of Shriners Children’s through the legendary voice of Stan Lee.”