Starlight Children's Foundation::

"As a result of the current economic climate Starlight are finding raising funds is becoming increasingly challenging, sadly the number of seriously ill children will not decline. In fact, many Starlight families experience significant financial pressure as a result of their child's illness. Starlight's support for these children is more essential now than ever before."

Living with illness or injury can cause enormous strain in the lives of children and their families. The pain, loneliness and isolation that sick children feel dominates their lives, and they often miss out on normal experiences that healthy children take for granted.

Physical recovery is only part of the solution. Starlight delivers programs designed to make children happy and lift their spirits when they need it most. Starlight brings fun and laughter to children no matter what their illness or where they live.

Starlight Programs include:

Since 1988, Starlight has been providing services Australia wide to help seriously ill and hospitalised children, and their families, throughout Australia. Starlight programs are delivered both in and out of hospital, providing positive distraction to children in their time of need.

Each year there are over 600,000 child admissions made to hospitals across Australia. Sadly, Starlight reaches only ‘1 in 3' of these children. Starlight's ultimate goal is to reach each and every child.

The funds raised through The Great Adventure Challenge help Starlight to further develop these programs.To start your team's fundraising page or to track your favourite team's progress click here.

"Looking after a child with a chronic or life threatening illness requires a comprehensive ‘total' approach to care, a healing environment that includes entertainment, diversion, fun, laughter and joy. Starlight is a key partner in providing these aspects of care."
Professor Les White Executive Director, The Sydney Children's Hospital