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Vantage Foundation Spreads Holiday Cheer to Children with Starlight Sydney Initiative

As the festive season approaches, the Vantage Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting children and families facing tough situations by partnering with Team Building with Purpose for a special corporate volunteering session aimed at the Starlight Children's Foundation in Sydney. Starlight is a global non-profit organization focused on bringing joy and hope to seriously ill children through play, creativity, and entertainment.

During this session, Vantage Foundation volunteers gathered to prepare and package special gift baskets, known as Sparkle Packs, for children involved with the Starlight program. A total of 10 volunteers participated, collectively delivering special presents and holiday cheer to 27 sick children currently in the hospital.

The Sparkle Packs included various items such as LEGO building blocks, educational toys, books, card games, and coloring materials. To add a personal touch, volunteers included handwritten messages in each package, offering words of comfort and warmth to the children.

In addition to providing practical assistance, the initiative also generated direct financial benefits for the charity. Team Building with Purpose contributes 50% of its net profits from each session to its charitable partner, enabling the Starlight Children's Foundation to receive at least AUD 500 (plus GST). This donation empowers the charity to provide special craft kits to 25 children in the hospital, extending the initiative's impact beyond the holiday season.

The timing of this collaboration coincides with the holiday period, which can heighten anxiety for children and families dealing with serious illnesses. While the holidays are often associated with joy, they can also amplify feelings of uncertainty and emotional stress. Through this initiative, the Vantage Foundation aims to alleviate this burden by providing moments of happiness and comfort when they are needed most.

Steven Xie, Executive Director of the Vantage Foundation, stated, "The holiday season can be particularly challenging for sick children and their families. By partnering with the Starlight Children's Foundation, we aspire to ensure joy, comfort, and a sense of normalcy through something as simple yet profoundly important as play. We hope that through these packages, children will remember that they are not alone."

The Vantage Foundation consistently supports charitable organizations and social initiatives globally. Every project undertaken by the foundation aims to make a positive impact and offer comfort and opportunities to communities, especially to children and families in difficult situations. By collaborating with the Starlight Children's Foundation in Sydney, the Vantage Foundation is taking tangible steps to make the world a better place—one small act of kindness at a time.

Founded in 2023 at the McLaren Technology Centre in the UK, the Vantage Foundation is an independent charity. It collaborates with organizations around the world, including Grab Indonesia, the iREDE Foundation in Nigeria, Teach For Malaysia, and Instituto Claret in Brazil, undertaking initiatives for real social change. For more information, visit www.vantage.foundation.