Today, we’re aiming to raise $192,000 to help make hospital a happier place for seriously ill children. Thanks to our major matched giving partner Spotlight, alongside Northern Star, every donation made today will be tripled* — delivering three times the happiness to kids like Zai.
*From 7am - midnight (AEST) on 19th May, all donations will be tripled up to value of $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 THREE children
$78
will make hospital a happy place for SIX children
$117
will make hospital a happy place for NINE 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
