Australian media figures showed their competitiveness on the golf course during the 2021 Starlight Children’s Foundation Entertainment Industry Golf Day.
The day was held at the Boonie Doon Golf Course in South Sydney in December.
The event, in its 24e year, was the first face-to-face event Starlight has been able to host since the lockdown. Representatives from Foxtel, Kayo, Seven, Nine, Village Roadshow, Stan and Netflix dusted off their irons and took to the greens to show off their golfing prowess.
The day included a full round of golf, as well as a raffle and silent auction. Together, $ 180,000 was raised to help Starlight provide a positive distraction for critically ill and hospitalized children, adolescents and families.
Since 1988, Starlight has partnered with Australian healthcare professionals to develop programs based on principles of positive psychology that support the ‘total empowerment’ of children and adolescents.
Starlight uses play, creativity and social connection to help children and youth through their most difficult times in order to positively change their healthcare experience.
Over the years, the Entertainment Industry Golf Day has raised over $ 2.1 million, providing more than 54,000 hospitalized children with access to Captain Starlight and the Starlight Express Room, creating a more enjoyable experience. positive for sick children and their families.
Louise Baxter, CEO of Starlight Children’s Foundation, said: “The past year has given us all a personal experience of uncertainty, social isolation and disruption.
“For children and families who manage serious illness, this is something they face every day and has only been exacerbated by the predicament.
“During this time, there have been no less sick children. That’s why, despite changes in healthcare and restrictions affecting Starlight programs, we continue to work in partnership with healthcare professionals to reach as many sick children as possible.
“Starlight relies on the generosity of individuals, organizations and community groups – and we are delighted that leaders in the media industry are supporting us on Entertainment Golf Day. “
Mark Frain, CEO of Foxtel Media and Chairman of the Starlight Entertainment Golf Day Committee, said: “Media in Australia is a pretty ‘glove-less’ industry, so it’s fantastic to see a number of broadcast and broadcast rivals coming out. continues to come together to support such a fantastic project. cause.
“We all know how our lives have been affected over the past two years, but as we begin to move closer to our new normal, we must not forget that it has been especially difficult for families already struggling with illness. serious and in hospital. “
“As an industry it’s great to be able to do our part to help relieve stress, it’s one of the most impactful things we can do when we leverage our relationships for amazing results.”
