Please help us raise funds for the Starlight Children’s Foundation in Jack's honour.
Did you know? Every minute of every day, a child is admitted to hospital in Australia. This was the case for Jack on boxing day 2024, this was his 3rd admission that month and we never expected it to be the beginning of the most challenging 6 months.
Jack faced every challenge with the support and love of his family by his side. He overcame fears and grew into the strongest person I have ever met. Everyday for 6 months was different, small wins were celebrated but the backward steps hit hard.
In true Jack style, he did everything his way and didn't follow any of the medical rules or expectations. He kept the doctors guessing and when things got really bad after 6 months, he suddenly was fine and able to go home. We had an amazing 6 weeks at home before they suddenly weren't. Two more short hospital visits with no answers, but it was too much for his poor body that had gone through so much and he passed away suddenly.
While Jack was in hospital the whole thing was taking a huge emotional toll on him and his family, but the bright light and hope that Starlight gave us was a blessing. It was the only place that gave him joy and a break from his small hospital room. The Captains were amazing and knew just how to bring back his laugh. They even helped the rest of the family feel joy.
Jack was lucky enough to be gifted a Starlight wish and was going to fullfill his dream of digging dinosaur fossils, but he wasn't able to use it.
This May, we're taking on the Super Steps challenge to raise funds that will make hospital a happier place for other kids like Jack.
We’ve set a goal to walk 10,000 steps every day, for an entire month. And we need your support.
When you sponsor our challenge, you’ll help create much needed happiness for sick kids and their families. The money you donate will help seriously ill children cope better with the pain and stress of treatment, and helps families feel more connected and positive about what lies ahead.
Any amount you can spare will help brighten kids’ lives when they’re going through tough times in hospital. Can we count on your support?
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Karen Straiton
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Sheila And Hellen From Wa
Good luck with this challenge. We are thinking of you and give you all our Love
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Anonymous
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Harrison Prestwood
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Neil Mckenzie
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Allan Straiton Allan Straiton
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Greg Clarke
Sorry to hear your story at our work toolbox, please take my humble donation as support for this worthy cause.
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Rochelle Binks
Great work!
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Facebook Donation
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Aunty Petie And Uncle Tom
With you every step as you honour Jack. Proud to back you in the Starlight Step Challenge.
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Rachel Bishop
He is always in my heart
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Petie And Tom <3
With you every step as you honour Jack. Proud to back you in the Starlight Step Challenge.
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Michael Hargreaves
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Deb And Tony
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Anonymous
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Hannah Talebi
GO team Jack!!
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Adele Loffler
$100
Josu Antolin Leria
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Mark Hutton
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Dan Hockham
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Leidy Ballesteros
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Sending love and support.
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Tom Morris
In memory of Jack.
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Leonie Straiton
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Craig Barber
Great effort All.
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Nicky Gibson
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Matt Barber
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Daniel
$84
Chris Van Rooyen
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Micheal Bowden
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Matt Livsey
Had to get you to your $500 goal
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Triumph Rover Spares
So excited to be supporting this amazing cause! Spreading positivity ✨ #MakingADifference #Communitylove
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Simon C
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Alanna Kavanagh
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Leslie H
Go Allan! What a fantastic way to honour Jack's memory!
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Dario Bertoldi
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K-a Tieger
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Daniel Vogt
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Donna Bagusauskas
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Rheannon Hurley
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Jay Ethirajan
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Matthew Pettinger
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Triumph Rover Spares
So excited to be supporting this amazing cause ! Spreading positivey✨️
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Danae Bettison Estrella
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Mark B
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Lea Williams
Go girl, proud of you
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Chris & Paula
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Damien Seidel
Thank you Allan for doing this a great intiative!
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Emanuel Perez
You got this man!…keep going, stay strong, stay smart!
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Fletcher
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Kim
Thinking of you all!!
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Sarah Carpenter
Good luck team! Great charity who supported you all through such a challenging time. Missing you Jack 💔❤️💔
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Simon
Good stuff Chris all the best mate.
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Owen Jayne
Well, done big Al, go for it.
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Anonymous
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Sam D
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Chris Badari
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Lauren Straiton
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Debra Panatsos
Well done Allan!
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Hannah Furina
Go Allan !!
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Facebook Donation
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Andrew Close
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Alvin Heng
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Gail Spark
You can do it!
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Anonymous
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Natalie Bowden
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Gail Deguet
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Steve Mattiazzo
Well done to all
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Natascha Bachmayer
You've got this!!!
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Scott Deguet
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Stefan Simionato
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David Miller
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Kim Mills
My condolences to you and your family. May Jacks memory always be kept alive through always talking about him.
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Lee-anna Bartkowski
You're incredible. An inspiration to look for new ways to spread happiness.
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Emily Osborne
Go Allan!
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Paula Clarke & Sassi Mums
In loving memory of your beautiful boy Jack - sending all my love ♥️
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Lesley Mackman
Good on you Allan, you can come walking with me at lunchtime!
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Harriet Sagias
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Andrew Hojem
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Stephen Pearson
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Loxias Mars
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Melanie Milligan
Love that you're doing this in Jack's honour, a very worthy cause and so glad they brought happiness to his time in hospital
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Anonymous
Well done Lauren and Chris 🤗💗
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Sharon Williams
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Sabrina Hurrell
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Anonymous
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Facebook Donation
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Angie
Took you to $100 ;). Good luck 👍
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Katie Matie
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Facebook Donation
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for my darling Jacks memory. May this donation help another little child survive their time in hospital. The starlight room was a wonderful escape from all the tests and treatment.