ABOUT TREK4KIDZ
Started in 1997 by a small band of like-minded people from Tuross Head on the far south coast of NSW who decided to organize an event that would not only help change the lives of seriously ill children, but would provide a social event for people who share the drive and ambition for charity work & a keen interest in exploring the great Australian countryside and meeting the many characters our country boasts.
Trek4Kidz is an annual week-long event where a group explores different regional areas of the Australian countryside by car. Since its inception the trek has visited more than 300 towns, 35 schools and raised over $2 million for the Starlight Children’s Foundation. These funds would enable Starlight to grant nearly 200 life-changing wishes or transform the hospital experience for around 30,000 sick children at hospitals around Australia, including John Hunter Children’s Hospital. See more about Trek4Kidz here
About Starlight Foundaiton
Since 1988, Starlight Children’s Foundation has been brightening the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children, young people, and their families by delivering innovative programs that restore the laughter and joy that serious illness takes away.
Every minute of every day a child is admitted to hospital in Australia. Living with illness or injury can cause enormous strain in the lives of children and their families. The everyday joys of childhood often take a backseat to the stress of treatment and hospitalisation.
Starlight’s programs connect these children and their families with the magic of the Starlight world:
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Captain Starlight – magical super heroes bringing unlimited entertainment, fun & laughter
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Starlight Express Rooms, Starlight TV/Radio & Fun Centres – diversion and entertainment in all major paediatric hospitals throughout Australia.
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Starlight Wishgranting – providing once-in-a-lifetime experiences for children
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Livewire.org.au – a safe and supportive online community that helps young people aged 10 to 20 years, and their families, cope with the impact of a serious illness, chronic health condition or disability.
Starlight receives no government funding and relies solely on the dedication and generosity of organisations like Trek4Kidz to be able to spread so much happiness. We would be delighted if you could support this amazing event to help us brighten the lives of more seriously ill children, young people, and their families.