New partners, the Western Sydney Wanderers, also helped Santa hand out presents at The Children's Hospital at Westmead. It was an exciting collaboration that made many patients, families and staff happy seeing the local soccer champions join the Movement of Many. 

Martin Place saw our Movement of Many in full force, taking donations and spreading awareness about Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation and what difference a donation could make at this time of year.

Throughout the appeal, we have shared stories of kids who have been able to experience the joys of the festive season and embody the holiday spirit of giving thanks to our Movement of Many and donors like you and thanks to the incredible support of the community on Giving Day we will be able to help many kids have the brightest Christmas possible.  

Kids like James, who was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease that could have swollen his spinal cord beyond repair. Thanks to his timely diagnosis, he was treated, and all his symptoms reversed. Now, he has finished his first year of Kindergarten and is enjoying the holiday season with his Mum, Yvonne.  

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A special thanks to Sunrise, who helped us kick off Giving Day at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, and 7NEWS, who visited NETS Headquarters in Bankstown with Sydney Swans. 

Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation Christmas Appeal Giving Day was a huge success, and it would not have been possible without all the generous partners and donors. Thank you for helping give sick kids the brightest Christmas possible.  

Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation Christmas Appeal runs until 25 December, so there is still the chance to give a life-changing gift this Christmas.