Thanks to Jaycar & a generous anonymous donor
Team Thea
We’re building something bigger than a fundraiser.
We’re building a force. 💫
Welcome to Team Thea.
Team Thea was created in honour of our super warrior hero! Our brave girl who faced Retinoblastoma (cancer of the retina in her right eye) with more courage than most adults could ever imagine. She showed us what resilience looks like. What grit looks like. What light looks like in the middle of darkness.
But this team isn’t just about what she went through.
It’s about who stood beside her.
The incredible Starlight Children's Foundation didn’t just support Thea, they changed her hospital experience entirely. They brought laughter into sterile rooms. They replaced fear with fun. They reminded her she was a child first and a patient second. And they gave our whole family moments of relief when we needed them most.
So why create a whole team in her honour?
Because cancer impacts one child, but it affects an entire family.
Because one Captain’s kindness can change the course of a hospital stay.
Because no child should have to choose between being brave and being a kid.
Team Thea exists to make sure that any child who is as unlucky as our girl in health is just as lucky in support. We step up so sick kids can still step into joy. We rally so hospital hallways can still echo with laughter. We fundraise so childhood doesn’t get cancelled by illness.
This is bigger than kilometres walked or dollars raised.
This is about standing behind a little girl who stood tall when it mattered most.
This is about turning gratitude into action.
This is about giving back to the magic that carried us through.
If Thea can face cancer with courage, we can lace up our shoes.
If she can fight like a warrior, we can show up like a team.
Join Team Thea.
Step up for sick kids.
Be part of something powerful.
Let’s rally behind our hero, and make sure Starlight can keep shining for every family who needs them next. ⭐️💜
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Matched Donation
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Terry And Susan Bunt
So proud of your dedication to fundraise and promote The Starlight Foundation. We know how much you appreciate the Starlight Captains.
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Jon Smith
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
Our thoughts and prayers are with Thea and your family
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Laura
Get your steps up Red!
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Leesa Lehmann
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Jon
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Anne Young
For a special girl Thea, who is a champion and to wonderful parents for the work they do for the Starlight Foundation. Lots of love
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Leon Purton
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Facebook Donation
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Thach Jonothan Nguyen
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Stephanie Shipman
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Burgz
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Jon Smith
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Odie
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Inoke Manulevu
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Johnathon Dowl
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Diana Vallee
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Anne Young
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Lauren Kerr
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Fran
My friend designed the original Starlight foundation costumes. I use to love seeing the volunteers at at hospital when my friend’s daughter was being treated for cancer
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Facebook Donation
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Anonymous
with best wishes for your family xx
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Maree Smith
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James Churches
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The Doussets
All the best reaching your goal for a great cause!
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Lachlan Daley
Thanks for sharing Thea’s story and helping spread awareness to everyone!
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Alana Locke
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Jo Clark
thanks for sharing Thea's story. So glad it was a good outcome. Good luck with your fundraising
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Jackie Burgess
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Julia C
Cheering you on<3
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Jo Williams
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Lily Lay
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Rosemary Finnerty
Forever proud of you Soph, you are so so strong 🩷
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Anonymous
Thank you for sharing. Such a trooper
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Jean Mcquirk
From Sue's Glenrock friend.
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Sophia Liao
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Amelia Springall
Star light are amazing. All the best with reaching your goal.
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