You helped bring more Monkey Business FUN to Evie’s time in hospital
One minute eight-year-old Evie was happily playing and patting dogs.
The next, she’s in hospital having urgent surgery after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Following her surgery, Evie lost the ability to talk and move and was diagnosed with Posterior Fossa Syndrome.
She spent nearly a year in hospital having cancer and rehab treatments which left her exhausted and in pain.
But during her toughest days, your support meant Captain Starlight was there helping to bring back Evie’s smile.
Evie loved setting fun challenges for the Captains like pretending to be monkeys for the day!
She also loved the Starlight Express Room playing with puppets and having her nails painted with glitter!
“Hospital would have been very difficult without the fun of Starlight — it brightens their days and helps them just be kids again,” Evie’s mum Angela said.
Your support created more smiles when Evie was granted her Starlight Wish for an adorable puppy called Rex.
“It’s so important for kids to be able to laugh and smile and that’s exactly what Starlight does,” Angela said.
Thank you for bringing unicorn magic to hospital
On her very first day of school, Sophie broke her elbow. Suddenly, instead of playing with her new classmates, she faced multiple hospital stays, painful surgeries and countless follow-up appointments.
It was scary and overwhelming.
But thanks to your support, Sophie's hospital journey took a brighter turn the moment she met Captain Starlight.
Her face lit up when she discovered the Captains had left a surprise unicorn craft pack on her hospital bed!
She also loved playing in the Starlight Express Room before surgery which distracted her and helped ease her fears and worries.
One of Sophie’s happiest memories of hospital was when the Starlight Express Room transformed into an Easter wonderland. Your kindness helped turn Sophie’s hospital experience from fearful to fun and with a sprinkling of unicorn magic!
UNO you want to be part of this!
At just six years old, Boston has faced over 30 surgeries and spent months isolated in intensive care, missing out on the simple joys of childhood. But thanks to your incredible support, Starlight has been there to bring him much-needed happiness.
When he's well enough, Boston loves going to the Starlight Express Room to play UNO with Captain Starlight. For him, it's more than just a game; it's a chance to smile, laugh, and forget his illness, as his mum shares, "Starlight has helped us create so many wonderful
Livewire teens get the festival feeling thanks to YOU!
Your support helped Livewire launch their first-ever “Vibewire” online summer festival where young people living with serious illness or disability got the chance connect and celebrate their creativity.
So many Livewire members are passionate about music, and thanks to you, they enjoyed a whole week dedicated to music!
A key highlight was a special online show with Nick, a musician from Victoria who shared their journey into music, answered questions and performed live.
The feedback was so positive with one member saying, “Thanks for the fun, it made my day."
Thank you for helping give young people the opportunity to see where their passions can take them. You may have helped unearth the next big name in music!
Creating fun from the top end to Tassie!
Your generosity brings the joy of Captain Starlight to sick kids like Lottie — wherever they are.
When Lottie needed to be in hospital far away from her home in Tasmania, it was scary and overwhelming.
But thanks to your kind support, Lottie discovered the Starlight Express Room, where she laughed and played and had the BEST time with Captain Starlight!
When Lottie finished her treatment, saying goodbye to the Captains was hard. That’s where your support shines again.
Her face lit up with excitement when she found out Captain Starlight travels to Hobart four times a year!
For kids like Lottie in regional areas, knowing Captain Starlight will be there helps them feel less worried and anxious about their next hospital visit. And that only happens thanks to you!
Spot the lasting impact of your support
When Hunter was diagnosed with leukaemia, the family’s world was turned on its head. Suddenly, instead of happily playing in the dog park, Hunter was in hospital.
During his agonising months of treatment, Hunter loved watching 101 Dalmatians as it reminded him of the dog park he missed so much. So, when he was granted his Starlight Wish, Hunter wished for a Dalmatian puppy! Thanks to your support, Rocky the Dalmatian came into Hunter’s life and has been by his side ever since.
Now age ten and thriving, Hunter’s family recently shared heartwarming photos of Rocky, showing how much joy his Starlight Wish still brings. Thank you for helping create a lifetime of happiness for sick kids like Hunter!
