In 2023, DJ Ash was a frequent flyer in Seacrest Studios at Children's National Hospital. We checked in with his mom to hear more about his story and the impact Seacrest Studios had on his medical journey.

I believe all students, especially those interested in Child Life, should recognize the transferability of the skills they will gain from a Seacrest Studio Internship. When I started my internship, I had a passion for working with kids but no experience in anything involving technology. The knowledge I acquired in audio and video editing, as well as graphic design, has proven invaluable in my role as a Child Life Intern and enhances your marketability in your professional career.

Getting to spend time with such special kids and give back with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation has been an incredibly rewarding experience. We’ve come back year after year and always leave inspired by the spirit and positivity of the kids and hope they know if we left their day a little bit brighter, that we were simply returning a gift they already gave to us.

“We all have challenges in our lives, but those challenges seem trivial when you are in the company of young kids who are fighting for their lives,” said ENCO President Ken Frommert, “We witnessed first-hand the joy that the Ryan Seacrest Foundation is bringing to kids and their parents, and it is inspiring to play a role in their efforts to offer healing opportunities for these families.”