The Starlight Children's Foundation (Starlight) urgently needs Australians to make a donation to give happiness to more than 5000 seriously ill and hospitalised children around the country.
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Starlight Day is May 1 and the charity's CEO Louise Baxter said it was hoped to raise $250,000 to support vital hospital services, the Starlight Express Room and Captain Starlight.
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"Life as we know it has been turned upside down. Now more than ever, kids in hospital need fun and joy to help them cope with the loneliness, isolation and fear they are facing. In these uncertain times, we need your support to continue keeping our Starlight programs and Captain Starlight services running daily," she said.
"As little as $50 will give one child a fun Starlight Surprise pack filled with activities and games, and $80 will provide access to 48 hours of Starlight TV hosted by Captain Starlight."
Starlight TV is an interactive show that broadcasts live into the bedsides of sick kids in hospital. Loaded with quizzes, silly games, jokes and activities from Captain Starlight, sick kids in hospital can continue to enjoy the magic of Starlight whilst in isolation.
As the health situation has evolved, Starlight has been there every step of the way, working with the hospital community to ensure it continues to deliver its vital programs to sick kids in need.
Through virtual play sessions, interactive livestreams on Starlight TV and daily emails filled with activities and quizzes the whole family can enjoy, Starlight continues to be a light in the darkness for sick kids and their families.
Donations can be made on the Starlight Day website, with all donations made before midnight AEST May 1 to be generously double-matched by four Starlight partners, including Spotlight and NAPA.
To donate today, please visit starlightday.org.au/
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