Starlight children, young people & their families
Taiyo's story
When he is feeling well enough, Taiyo loves to visit the Starlight Express Room to socialise and play games.
Anabela's story
Captain Starlight helps distract Anabela from her treatments and makes her time in hospital much happier.
Vishwa's story
The excitement of Vishwa's Starlight Wish has helped her get through her toughest days in hospital.
Ellie's story
Ellie's mum says the moments of joy and respite Starlight provide are vital to the whole family.
Harper's story
Starlight allowed Harper's family to reconnect and spend valuable time together away from the stress of hospital.
Alyssar's story
When Alyssar's siblings visit her in hospital, they love playing together in the Starlight Express Room.
Winston's story
The Starlight Express Room gives the family something fun to look forward to and breaks up the days in hospital.
Charlotte's story
Charlotte loves to dance with Captain Starlight and sing along with them to her favourite songs.
Hunter's story
Hunter's favourite movie in hospital was 101 Dalmatians. Guess what he asked for his Starlight Wish?
Abigail's story
Whenever Abigail is nervous about hospital, her mum and dad remind her of the fun of Captain Starlight.
Samara's story
Samara's Starlight Wish has given her something she can care for and cherish.
Em's story
Starlight helps bring Em's whole family vital moments of respite during hospital stays.
Nora's story
When Nora was granted her Starlight Wish it was the best distraction from the fear & loneliness of months in hospital
Oliver's story
Captain Starlight made Oliver laugh for the first time since he'd been admitted to hospital.
Starlight fundraisers
Gee family Christmas lights
This family lights up their home to bring joy to sick kids
Pestily's quest to raise $1million
Gamer Pesitly is raising $1million by streaming games
Dale's marathon push to raise $35,000
Dale pushed his wheelchair 42kms in the Melbourne Marathon to raise money for sick kids
Starlight volunteers
Jay's story
Jay experienced Starlight as a child and now enjoys giving back.
Pam's story
Pam enjoys watching the faces of sick children transform into smiles and laughter
Andrea's story
No two days are the same for Andrea when she volunteers in the Starlight Express Room.
Ben's story
Ben started out volunteering while studying and has now volunteered over 640 hours for Starlight.