StarKist and Roc Solid Foundation Team Up to Bring the Power of Play to a Northern Virginia Child Battling Cancer

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StarKist joined forces with Roc Solid Foundation to bring joy and hope to a 4-year-old child undergoing cancer treatment in Falls Church, Virginia. As part of the company's longstanding commitment to giving back, more than 10 StarKist employees volunteered their time to build a custom backyard playset, creating a special place where the child can play, explore and make lasting memories with family.

More Than 10 StarKist Volunteers Build a Custom Backyard Playset for a 4-Year-Old, Creating a Special Place for Play, Joy and Family Memories

RESTON, Va., Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- StarKist joined forces with Roc Solid Foundation to bring joy and hope to a 4-year-old child undergoing cancer treatment in Falls Church, Virginia. As part of the company's longstanding commitment to giving back, more than 10 StarKist employees volunteered their time to build a custom backyard playset, creating a special place where the child can play, explore and make lasting memories with family.

"As a company proud to call Northern Virginia home, we believe in showing up for the communities where our employees live and work," said Michael Merritt Jr., Vice President, Head of Marketing & Innovation at StarKist. "Every child deserves the opportunity to play, laugh and simply enjoy being a kid. Our StarKist team was honored to roll up their sleeves and help create a special place where this child and his family can make lasting memories. We're proud to partner with Roc Solid Foundation to bring a little joy and hope to families facing extraordinary challenges."

The volunteer build brought together StarKist employees and Roc Solid Foundation volunteers for a meaningful day of giving back. From assembling the playset to preparing for the special reveal, volunteers worked side by side to create a space where the child could simply enjoy being a kid. StarKist's beloved mascot, Charlie the Tuna®, also joined the celebration, helping surprise the child and family with their new backyard playset.

For more than 15 years, Roc Solid Foundation has supported children and families facing pediatric cancer through its mission to build hope through the power of play. Its Play It Forward program provides custom backyard playsets for children undergoing cancer treatment, giving them a safe and accessible space to enjoy childhood moments at home.

"When these kids play, dream and let their imaginations roam…

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