Starship Foundation

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24/12/2025

Today we send our love and thoughts to every child - and family - spending Christmas in Starship Hospital.

And to the incredible staff caring for them – we send heartfelt gratitude.

Today our thoughts are with all the children spending Christmas in Starship hospital. To every brave child, the family a...
24/12/2025

Today our thoughts are with all the children spending Christmas in Starship hospital. To every brave child, the family at their bedside, and the incredible staff caring for them - you are in our hearts. Wishing you comfort, courage, and moments of joy.

22/12/2025

Christmas elves have been very busy at Starship Hospital and the wards are now festive works of art. The children have voted and are excited to announce the winners!

Best dressed ward for 2025 is Ward 27 Blood & Cancer Unit.

Thank you, Starship staff and families, for decorating your spaces so beautifully – what a Christmas wonderland you have created.

This Christmas, families across New Zealand are missing a precious child who’s in Starship Hospital. Favourite places, l...
19/12/2025

This Christmas, families across New Zealand are missing a precious child who’s in Starship Hospital. Favourite places, like one for resting after backyard cricket, are empty.

Meet Maya, 16.

She manages epilepsy while keeping up with school, sports, and singing. Her care at Starship Hospital helps her keep doing what she loves.

By supporting Starship, you can make a real difference - for kids who can’t be home for Christmas.

Help fill the empty chair, donate now: https://givetostarship.org.nz/

This Christmas, families across New Zealand are missing a precious child who’s in Starship Hospital. Favourite places, l...
17/12/2025

This Christmas, families across New Zealand are missing a precious child who’s in Starship Hospital. Favourite places, like the beach chair, are empty.

Meet Keaki, 9 months.

He has spent almost every day of his life in Starship Hospital with complex breathing and feeding issues. His parents dream of a Christmas when he can be home.

Your support for Starship will help children like Keaki to get home sooner.

Donate now to help fill the empty chair: https://givetostarship.org.nz/

A huge shout-out to the amazing team from Mercury who joined our elves to pack hundreds of Christmas presents for childr...
15/12/2025

A huge shout-out to the amazing team from Mercury who joined our elves to pack hundreds of Christmas presents for children in Starship Hospital.

Our workshop was buzzing with Christmas spirit as wonderful volunteers rolled up their sleeves to ensure every child in Starship could be sprinkled with a little magic.

Because of your time and effort, Santa was able to deliver presents and joy to the children.

A special sleigh-load of thanks also goes to ZURU Toys and everyone in our community who donated gifts this year - your generosity has kept Santa’s shelves well stocked!

From all of us at Starship Foundation – THANK YOU for your kindness and generosity! 💫

14/12/2025

No family wants an empty chair at Christmas.
Your support helps Starship kids get back to the places they belong.

𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. https://bit.ly/4q3BMUU

This Christmas, families across New Zealand are missing a precious child who’s in Starship Hospital. Favourite places, l...
12/12/2025

This Christmas, families across New Zealand are missing a precious child who’s in Starship Hospital. Favourite places, like the playground swing, are empty.

Meet Briar, 18 months.

Briar had major spinal surgery that saved her ability to walk. Her parents say her care in Starship Hospital was exceptional.

You can support kids like Briar to get home sooner - by donating to Starship.

Donate now to help fill the empty chair: https://givetostarship.org.nz/

Magic moments at Starship Hospital as children take turns to light up the iconic Sky Tower. Eight-year-old Myah said, "𝑰...
11/12/2025

Magic moments at Starship Hospital as children take turns to light up the iconic Sky Tower. Eight-year-old Myah said, "𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒌𝒚 𝑻𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓!" 👑

If you’re in Auckland, you can watch the light show again tonight.

💜🦄🦸‍♂️🌈💙

Meet Emily, 6. Her favourite chair at home – the art table - is empty because she’s back in Starship Hospital. It’s her ...
11/12/2025

Meet Emily, 6.

Her favourite chair at home – the art table - is empty because she’s back in Starship Hospital. It’s her third Christmas in hospital - and twice she’s needed Starship’s National Air Ambulance for lifesaving care.

By donating to Starship, you can help Emily and the other children who can't be home for Christmas.

Donate now to help fill the empty chair: givetostarship.org.nz

𝑲𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒌𝒚 𝑻𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕!Starship children will be running the light show and trust us, they have big ima...
10/12/2025

𝑲𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒌𝒚 𝑻𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕!
Starship children will be running the light show and trust us, they have big imaginations. Will it be rainbow? Fire truck red? Spiderman? Frozen blue? You’ll have to wait and see…

Last Christmas, Scotty the Sky Tower mascot surprised our Starship kids with a visit they absolutely adored and we’re thrilled to be bringing that magic back again tonight.

If you’re in Auckland, look up at the big needle in the sky and spare a thought for all the children spending Christmas in hospital. Thanks to moments like this, they get to take their minds off treatment and feel just a little more special.

Make sure you’re following along on Instagram for the big reveal!

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