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Beaudesert Park School helps Starlight bring some distraction therapy to poorly children in Gloucestershire with the help of actress and Starlight co-founder Emma Samms

pupils at hospital with new fun centre

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has recently taken charge of eight Starlight Fun Centres and two of these new machines have been funded by Beaudesert Park School in Minchinhampton.

Harry Brown’s riding high with his Starlight bike!

Harry

Starlight arranged for Harry to have a very special bike which would look like his dad’s, with lights, indicators, and speedometers, but battery operated and custom built for a wheelchair so that Harry could ride it comfortably and safely.

It’s tea time for Mia and the princesses in Disneyland!

Mia and Pluto

Mia is very imaginative and the stories of her favourite Disney princesses have really helped her during the long hospital stays and treatment.

Jamie Oliver invites budding chefs Leila and Sasha for a special evening at Fifteen

Jamie and Leila

At a special 10th anniversary celebration dinner to commemorate the start of restaurant Fifteen and remember Kevin Boyle, a former apprentice chef, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver invited two of Starlight’s wish children to join him as guests of honour!

Finchley man hopes to bring smiles to poorly children with 100 mile ultra-marathon

Paul Weinrich will run an ultra-marathon

This summer, Paul will attempt an incredible hundred mile ultra-marathon to raise funds for Starlight.

Mad Cop attempts cross-European challenge on a rocking horse for Starlight

Mad Cop

In his third annual charity challenge, Andy Seery is living up to his ‘Mad Cop’ title by attempting to travel from Coldstream on the Scottish borders to Sroda Wlkp Polska in central Poland on a rocking horse for Starlight.

It’s teatime at The Savoy for Angela and her favourite author, Dame Jacqueline Wilson!

Angela Lechner & Dame Jacqueline Wilson

Dame Jacqueline is Angela’s favourite author and the little girl told Starlight that it would be a dream come true to meet her.

Island Paradise is a dream come true for Jamie

Jamie and sister Abbie

At just one year old, Jamie was diagnosed with a form of brain tumour called optic glioma. As a result, he is now visually impaired and has to endure endless visits to the hospital. Jamie’s wish-of-a-lifetime was to have a holiday “in paradise”.

Catriona horses around with some new friends

Catriona's Wish

Catriona’s greatest wish was to meet and stroke some Shetland ponies but she had to wait over six months until she was well enough for her wish. When that day came, however, her wish was better than she ever could have imagined.

Light up little lives with Starlight’s celebrity designed lampshades!

Tamara Ecclestone at Star Lights launch

Fancy bringing Bill Nighy’s unique style to your living room or owning a gorgeous one-off William Tempest design? Well, here’s your chance as the first ever celebrity lampshade auction has launched on eBay and it’s all in aid of Starlight!

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