Starlight Day

This year, Starlight Children's Foundation needs your support to raise $1.5 million as part of its biggest annual fundraising event, Starlight Day on Friday 2 May 2014.

Held nationally, Starlight Day aims to raise much-needed funds to support the long-term wellbeing of sick kids and their families around Australia.

Starlight needs more than 2,000 volunteers to hit the streets on Starlight Day to sell Starlight merchandise and collect donations in shopping centres, central business districts and train stations.

Starlight Chief Executive Officer, Louise Baxter said: "We urgently need your help on Starlight Day to allow us to continue to transform young lives and lift the spirits of sick kids around the country.

'Taking part in Starlight Day is a fun and inspiring experience, as helping to raise just $39 connects one child to Starlight's in-hospital programs for one year."

The fundraising target of $1.5 million would allow Starlight to support more than 40,000 sick kids and teens through its in-hospital programs for one year.

Starlight Day merchandise including Starlight water bottles ($10), teddy bears ($10) and pens ($5) will be available in Big W stores exclusively throughout April, while volunteers will be on the streets on Starlight Day selling star post-it notes ($5), Shine On Kids DVDs ($10), Dinnertime! cookbooks ($30), Dinosaur Designs key rings ($5), flashing wands ($5) and more. Starlight Day is proudly supported by EB Games and Big W.

Starlight is calling for more than 2,000 volunteers to hit the streets this Starlight Day on 2 May to sell merchandise and collect donations in central business districts and train stations, or in shopping centres on 1-4 May. Individuals, corporations, schools and community groups are encouraged to get involved in Starlight Day, to donate, volunteer and help fundraise.

To find out how you can volunteer, fundraise, or make a donation, go to www.starlightday.org.au or phone 1300 727 827.