Christian's Story 

Christian was diagnosed with a brain tumour just before his 5th birthday. It finally explained the vomiting and dizziness he had been experiencing. His treatment lasted over 8 months - the most terrifying time of his short life.

It was at their darkest time that the family discovered Starlight.

The Starlight Express Room became a place for the whole family to escape the stress and pain of hospital.

Captain Starlight came to Christian's bedside whenever he was too ill to leave his bed.

Then he was asked what his special wish was ... Christian wished for his own Rocket Ship Cubby House - so he could be just like his hero Captain Starlight.

The sunny day his wish was granted, Christian, having by then finished his radiotherapy, wore his micro-sized hard hat and tool belt so that he could pitch in with the work.  The builders rolled up in the big truck, ready to construct the rocket ship in his backyard, and the family's excitement was evident on their bright faces.

Amazingly, by making Christian's wish come true, his father said that Starlight had helped to "turn something that was pretty horrific into something that is really good".  And watching Christian explore his rocket ship in his very own Captain Starlight uniform, you'll see it too.

© The Starlight Children's Foundation 2008
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