YOUR donation will give DOUBLE the happiness for sick kids.
Our happiest day of the year, Starlight Day, is Tuesday 19 May! To mark the occasion, every donation made from now until the 19 May will be MATCHED*, doubling your impact to make hospital a happy place for kids like Zai, thanks to the generosity of our major matched giving parter Spotlight, along with Northern Star.
*From 7am AEST 8–19 May, all donations will be matched dollar‑for‑dollar up to $100,000, thanks to the generous support of our major matched giving partner Spotlight, along with Northern Star.
How your donation helps
$39
will make hospital a happy place for TWO children
$78
will make hospital a happy place for FOUR children
$117
will make hospital a happy place for SIX children
At just seven years old, Zai was rushed to hospital where doctors delivered the words no parent is ever prepared to hear: “Your child has cancer.”
Zai was diagnosed with Stage 4 High Risk Neuroblastoma. The cancer had spread throughout his entire body.
He endured an eight-hour surgery followed by 15 months of gruelling treatment — chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant, radiation, immunotherapy and more — leaving him exhausted, sick, and missing the simple joy of being a kid.
Amid the fear, pain and long days in hospital, Captain Starlight was there — bringing smiles, laughter and moments of happiness when Zai needed them most.
Starlight's Impact
Brings back the joy of childhood
Provides moments of joy through play and creativity that allows kids to be kids, and not defined by their illness
Helps kids cope
Reduces fear and builds confidence to cope with illness and treatment, making hospital a more positive experience
Brings families together
Creates moments for families to spend precious time with one another and have fun while a child is in hospital
Thanks to our Starlight Day matching partners
Major matched giving partner
