You can make sure every sick child experiences happiness, no matter what life throws their way.
When a child is diagnosed with a serious illness, all the fun and joy of childhood disappears in an instant.
The simple pleasures of childhood like riding bikes or playing with friends are replaced by strange hospital smells, complicated medical jargon and painful treatments that make you feel worse, not better.
What happens in a childhood lasts a lifetime. And there’s no better gift to give a child than happiness.
How leaving a gift in your Will can create a lifetime of happiness for seriously ill children
Happiness is integral to a child's overall wellbeing and quality of life. Research suggests it is one of the strongest determinants of success in school, greater employment prospects, and the ability to develop positive lifelong behaviors.
By supporting Starlight’s research-based programs with a gift in your Will, you provide positive distraction from the pain, fear, and stress of serious illness, and create moments of happiness, fun and joy in their place.
Because happiness matters in the moment, and it matters long-term.
We're here to help
We understand this is a deeply personal decision. If you have any questions or would like a confidential discussion about leaving a gift in your Will to Starlight, Avalon Turner.
E: avalon.turner@starlight.org.au
Why Christine has chosen to leave a gift in her Will to Starlight
When Christine’s son Matthew was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at just three years old, she turned to Starlight for support.
Starlight provided invaluable distraction and joy amidst the chaos, allowing Matthew to smile and laugh during his extended hospital stay.
Recognising the lasting impact of Starlight’s work, Christine decided to leave a gift in her Will so that future generations of seriously ill children can have the happiness every child deserves.
"Seeing my child happy, hearing him laugh at a time when everything else is so chaotic and sad was absolutely invaluable. My husband and I realised that by leaving a gift to Starlight, they can be there for any child, and that was important to me."
Our promise to you
We’ll use your gift wisely, where it will have the greatest impact for children who are seriously ill, and their families.
Your privacy will be respected: We’ll hold anything you choose to share with us in strict confidence.
You can always reach out: We’ll always be available to answer your questions about our work, and how we’ll use your gift.
You can change your mind: We understand that circumstances can change, and respect that you might change your mind in the future.
Have you already left a gift in your Will to Starlight?
Wow, thank you so much!
We’d be so grateful if you could let us know by contacting Avalon Turner:
avalon.turner@starlight.org.au