12 days of
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Starlight Stories
The Starlight Child of the Day is:
December 9, 2024
MATEO
Mateo, age 4, has endured more than most can imagine: brain bleeds, many broken bones, and over 20 surgeries and invasive procedures. Listen to how Starlight Canada helps him focus on having fun away from his fears.
OFÉLIE
Ofélie, a Starlight teen, endures constant medical appointments and therapy while often feeling the weight of others’ perceptions. Thankfully, Starlight Canada turns her challenging days into extraordinary memories.
December 10, 2024
December 11, 2024
CHIARA
Chiara, age 6, is unable to walk or speak, while other children her age gain independence. With Starlight Canada, Chiara can feel included and connect with others who understand her.
RAFAEL
Rafael, age 2, spends most of his days at medical appointments instead of enjoying carefree childhood fun. Learn how Starlight Canada gives him the chance to play, just like any other child.
December 12, 2024
December 13, 2024
AKSHAT
Akshat, age 8, has a schedule filled with hospital visits, leaving very little time to connect with his family. Luckily, Starlight Canada helps bring them closer together with meaningful experiences for the whole family.
ELÉONORE
Eléonore, age 11, has spend a lot of her childhood in hospital, sometimes as many as 100 days in a single year. Learn how Starlight Canada brings her joy and connection when it feels out of reach.
December 14, 2024
December 15, 2024
SAMUEL
Samuel, age 11, had his very first surgery at just 5 months old, and have had many more since then. Starlight Canada helps restore some of his lost childhood, allowing him to feel like a kid again.
LEENA
Leena, age 3, has spent about half her life undergoing cancer treatment and missed out on many precious moments every child deserves. Starlight Canada offers her family healing moments that bring them closer together.
December 16, 2024
December 17, 2024
BENNETT
Bennett, age 13, relies on a wheelchair to get around, which can make family outings a frequent challenge. At Starlight Canada’s accessible events, Bennett knows he can relax and simply focus on having fun.
LAURA
Laura, age 9, spends most of her childhood in the hospital instead of creating happy memories. Between managing her condition and going to endless appointments, Starlight Canada gives her family moments they can treasure forever.
December 18, 2024
December 19, 2024
HOLLY
Holly, age 3, is closely monitored by many specialists and requires constant care from her family. Listen to how Starlight Canada acts as their lifeline, allowing them escape from their medical routines.
HAYDEN
Hayden, age 6, constantly worries about what tomorrow will bring. During times of uncertainty, he and his loved ones can count on Starlight Canada to help them feel like a family again.
December 20, 2024