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George's story

The anxiety of hospital is made easier when Captain Starlight comes to visit George

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Harper's story

Harper loved the fun of the Starlight Express Room to overcome the isolation of hospital

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Evie's story

Evie has a companion for life with her Starlight Wish pup Rex!

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Liam's story

Captain Starlight provides Liam with relief and happiness during chemotherapy sessions

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Arlo's story

For Arlo without the Starlight Express Room, hospital would be unbearable. The joy it brings is invaluable.

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Jaxon's story

Stuck in traction in a hospital bed, Captain Starlight brought the fun to Jaxon through the Starlight connection space

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Sophia's story

For Sophia, when hospital was bleak, the happiness from Captain Starlight transformed her day

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Jaxon's story

Diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia, Jaxon finds happiness in the Starlight Express Room.

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Lucy's story

Amid Lucy's pain and loneliness in hospital, Starlight brought much-needed moments of joy and happiness

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Imi's story

Imi has endured 40 procedures and operations, amid the anguish Starlight has been a bright light for brave young Imi

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Izzy's story

Amid all the stress and pain, Captain Starlight helped bring some fun and laughter to Izzy’s days

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Mason's story

The Starlight Express Room became a home away from home for Mason and his siblings during long hospital stays

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Meet 17-year-old Jacob

Jacob can’t wait to learn more about planes and flying at the Stars of the Future event.

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Amon's story

Despite living with multiple complex health issues, Amon is an unstoppable force who has defied the odds.

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Landon's story

Starlight has been in Landon's life since his birth, helping Landon and his family find happiness and fun.

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Archie's story

Archie's brain tumor has changed his life but Starlight has helped him make friends, play and socialise

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Oliver's story

After experiencing so many lows during treatment, getting his Starlight Wish brought Oliver happiness

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Alder's story

15 months in hospital hasn't stopped Alder from finding happiness in the Starlight Express Room

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Eve's story

In the toughest moments Eve has a special place in hospital she can go.

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Hailey's story

Despite it all, Hailey is brave and full of energy. Starlight has helped her cope with hospital and treatment.

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Nate's story

Nate's family says "We only have one rule: Captain Starlight first!"

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Henry's story

Henry’s mum Melissa had to ask doctors the question no parent ever wants to ask.

Harvey's story

Harvey's story

Starlight brought the magic to Harvey's world as he faced the trauma of long stays in hospital

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Mia Rose's story

How can a family’s world come crumbling down in the space of just ten minutes?

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Oliver's story

The Starlight Express Room gives Oliver the opportunity to thrive, feel safe and be himself.

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Willow's story

Despite 489 days in hospital, Willow still has her special spark.

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Maddie's story

Isolated in hospital, Captain Starlight brought the fun and laughter to make Maddie's time in hospital more bearable

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Vance's story

Despite a horrific accident that left Vance with a spinal cord injury, his spirit stays strong

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Harry's story

Diagnosed with cancer and cerebral palsy, the Starlight Express Room has become a safe space for Harry to shine bright

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Mack's story

Mack's Starlight Wish was to be a zookeeper for the day, and to learn all he could about his favourite animals

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Kaitlyn's story

When Kaitlyn learned she would be granted a Starlight Wish, she knew it was her time to shine!

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Roxy's story

Captain Starlight helps show Roxy that hospital can be a happy place

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Zachary's story

Captain Starlight helps Zachary endure invasive and traumatic procedures

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Sam's story

Sam follows his dreams with Starlight, creating a lifetime of memories together

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Amara's story

Captain Starlight and a special guest help brighten Amara's hospital treatment

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Ella's story

Captain Starlight and Starlight TV help Ella find fun and relief from her hospital treatment

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Ayla's story

Captain Starlight helps Ayla and her family cope with the ordeal of her hospital treatment

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Ariana's story

Throughout her period of treatment in isolation, the Captain Starlights were the only non-medical people Ariana saw

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Chelsea's story

Starlight helps Chelsea overcome the loneliness and separation of hospital during Covid-19

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Priya's story

When in hospital, Priya always stops into the Starlight Express Room for a healthy dose of fun and laughter

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Rose's story

When Rose is confined to her bed, Captain Starlight delivers craft packs to help keep Rose busy and smiling

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Thea's story

Captain Starlight helps Thea and her family deal with the pain and distress of losing an eye

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Avi's story

Captain Starlight helps Avi to experience the joy of being a kid, when she would otherwise have missed out

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Rosie's story

Being born with a debilitating condition hasn't stopped the resilient Rosie from living life to the fullest

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Cleo's story

With the help of a Starlight wish, Cleo turned her sadness and isolation into joy and happiness

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Hugh's story

For Hugh, the Starlight Express Room became a place for respite from illness and to connect, play and be a kid again

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Elijah's story

Elijah's world has been consumed with stays in hospital. But his Cricket wish helped him hit sadness for six

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Miller's story

Miller loves being active and social, Captain Starlight helps keep Miller smiling through the tough times in hospital

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Tom's story

Dealing with anxiety due to his illness. Starlight has created a safe space for Tom where he can feel like himself

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Broly's story

Broly's love of trains leads to a dream come true with the help of Starlight

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Molly's story

Starlight helps Molly find her smile again after cancer treatment

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Harry's story

After spending much of his early life in hospital, young Harry is now clocking up the k's on his bike for Tour de Kids