Help make a wish come true this Christmas

This Christmas, children in hospital are not wishing for toys. These children are wishing to be home again with family, to cuddle their pets, to feel well again. Your fundraising efforts can help turn those wishes into hope.  

Almost 4,000 children will receive life-saving care at Queensland Children’s Hospital this December. That is about 130 unique wishes per day.

If you could make one wish this Christmas for sick Queensland kids, what would it be? A cure, to go home, to see their brother for one last time?

Your support of the Children's Hospital Foundation can help make a wish come true for kids in hospital. Together, we can provide activity kits, gift deliveries, food hampers and a photo with Santa to make Queensland Children's Hospital a place of joy and comfort this Christmas.

Make a difference for kids like Nevaeh

What was initially thought to be a urinary tract infection turned out to be something much worse for four-year-old Nevaeh.  

At just a few weeks old, a routine kidney ultrasound revealed a mass on her right adrenal gland. Scans and neuro and blood tests diagnosed Nevaeh with a type of cancer known as neuroblastoma, and her journey at Queensland Children’s Hospital began.  

The beginning of Nevaeh’s life revolved around hospital appointments and treatment – she was scheduled for surgery to remove the mass the day after her first birthday. 

But the Children’s Hospital Foundation programs and on-the-ground support helped make hospital feel a little more like home for Nevaeh.

Introducing your 2026 Christmas Appeal

From 1 October to 31 December 2026, you are invited to join Children's Hospital Foundation to help make a wish come true this Christmas. Below you can find some helpful resources to support your fundraising efforts.

Getting you started

For more fundraising ideas

“Every December, almost 4,000 children spend their Christmas at Queensland Children's Hospital – wishing to get better. 

"This year, your support can bring hope to children at Queensland Children's Hospital. You can fund the wrap-around programs and services to make hospital a place that helps kids to act, think and feel like kids throughout the festive season.

"We are so grateful for the support of the ALH Hotels team and cannot wait to see your incredible fundraising once again in 2026."

Lyndsey Rice, Children's Hospital Foundation CEO

Are you hosting a fundraising event? 

Register your event with our team via email to Jo Donaldson at jo.donaldson@childrens.org.au or at partnership@childrens.org.au or call us on 0418 710 211. We are here to support you!