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Starlight Children's Foundation

Starlight grants wishes of a lifetime to seriously and terminally ill children, and entertains children with fun and laughter in every hospital and hospice throughout the UK.

Sam "In our darkest hour as Sam fought leukaemia, Starlight brought a glimmer of hope into his life by making his dream to be a solider come true" said Sam’s mum. "You should have seen his face when his 'taxi', a 62 tonne tank, turned up in the centre of town to pick him up! It was my little boy’s dream come true."

Three months later, the soldiers who had been so touched by Sam’s indomitable spirit gave him a military send off. Sam’s mum added, “He would have loved it and it helped us cope with the saddest day of our lives.”

Starlight’s aim is to provide a special wish for every single child who needs one, giving them the opportunity to fulfil their life’s ambition, whatever the future holds.

Starlight also creates entertainment in every hospital and hospice throughout the UK. Sick children go to Starlight parties, laugh their way through pantomimes, go out on Starlight Escapes, play games and watch films on the Starlight Fun Centre, and enjoy the toys and puzzles of the Starlight Distraction Box. Happy children respond better to treatment and Starlight helps children to forget about their illness and simply have a bit of fun.

With The Boodles Boxing Ball, we can bring some Starlight sparkle to lots of little lives …