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Starlight Escapes
Escaping from hospital, stress and worry
Starlight Escapes offer families a break from the stress of a child’s illness. By providing simple, unexpected entertainment such as a night at the theatre or a visit to the zoo, Starlight Escapes bring families together and give them a much needed rest from the hospital and treatment rooms.
Our biggest annual Starlight Escape to Popham Airfield gives children the chance to fly in helicopters and light aircraft as well as experiencing the thrill of riding Harley Davidsons, ponies, hovercraft and more!
“One of the most memorable sights for me was seeing a very ill little girl in a wheelchair coming back from her helicopter ride with a huge smile on her face. It certainly brings home the importance of these events to the children and their families, and the wonderful people behind them.” Adam’s dad
Do you work in a hospital or hospice? Access everything you need to organise a Starlight Escape for the children in your care or to join our summer Escape to Popham on our dedicated Hospitals and Hospices page.
Sienna's day as a Princess
Four-year-old Sienna has acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Her greatest wish was to be a princess and so Starlight organised a very special day for Sienna and sister Saffron.
Starlight Escape to Popham 2011
Despite heavy rain pour throughout the day, everybody’s Dunkirk spirit came to the fore and there were plenty of smiley faces, fun and laughter from midday through till 4pm.
Starlight Wishing Party 2011
For one magical afternoon, the children and their families will escape to a wonderland inspired purely by their imaginations. From fairies and fashion to cowboys and action heroes; mini golf to bouncy castles; cars, fire engines and famous folk; there’s fun for everyone
Christmas party at No 11
No 11 Downing Street hosted a very special Christmas party with Starlight Children’s Foundation for fifty children with serious and terminal illnesses. The children were invited by Rt Hon George Osborne MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Starlight to a spectacular tea party in the state rooms.
2010 Starlight Escape to Popham
With helicopter flights, supercars, Harley Davidsons, pony rides, a Hummer limo and much more, the fourteenth annual Starlight Escape at Popham gave 400 sick children the opportunity to enjoy some much needed time away from their hospital beds for an unforgettable day of excitement with their families.