BREAKIRON Animation&Design Brings Comfort to Young Patients with Award-Winning Cosmo for Kids

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WAKE FOREST, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 23, 2025--

In a partnership that is transforming the pediatric oncology care experience, BREAKIRON Animation&Design and Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, teamed up to produce the animated video series, Cosmo for Kids. The project was developed to help ease the anxiety of young patients undergoing radiation therapy by introducing them to their treatment journey through engaging and informative animation.

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Cosmo for Kids, Bringing Hope to Healing, is an animated series developed by Breakiron Animation&Design and Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company. Winner of two Telly Awards, the series - now available in more than a dozen languages globally - is designed to ease the fears of children facing radiation therapy.

The series follows the friendly and relatable characters, Cosmo and Emma, who guide young viewers through their treatment journey. By making complex medical procedures and unfamiliar environments understandable, the videos are designed to help children feel more confident and prepared, which may help to reduce the need for anesthesia during treatment. This compassionate approach is a testament to Varian's mission of a world without fear of cancer.

"This project was incredibly meaningful for us," said Charlie Breakiron, founder, BREAKIRON Animation&Design. "It was an honor to collaborate with Varian to bring this vision to reality. Because our goal was to provide a sense of comfort and clarity for kids and their families during a very difficult time, we meticulously concepted every element — from the characters expressions to the simplified models of the complex medical equipment — to ensure each video was both accurate and supportive for the kids watching."

The collaboration between BREAKIRON and Varian has resulted in a compassionate and powerful resource. Jim Kumorek, video editor and animator at Varian, and the visionary behind the series, praised the connection, "BREAKIRON understood our objective from the start. Their attention to detail and empathy for the children who would benefit from these videos was evident at every stage of the process. They were a true partner, dedicated to the well-being of the kids we serve."

The series has gained significant recognition for its positive impact, recently winning two Telly Awards. The project received a silver award in the General Accessibility category and a bronze award in the General-Children category. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens and highlight the power of creativity to positively impact healthcare.

BREAKIRON Animation&Design is a Wake Forest, NC-based animation studio that specializes in producing engaging and impactful video content. Focused on visual storytelling, the company partners with clients to produce high-quality animation for a wide range of industries, including healthcare, technology and education.

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