Dedicate a shining star
To remember someone you will never forget this Christmas time, to thank someone for the care they gave or to simply say thank you to your local hospital charity.
Every year, with the help of our community, our hospitals shine throughout December. For the first time, we’re also lighting up the inside of one of our hospitals, giving you the opportunity to dedicate a star with our new starry sky.
Our starry sky will shine brightly inside Doncaster Royal Infirmary, with each star representing a person in our community.
Stars are lit to celebrate the life of someone, to say thank you to someone for the care they gave, or to recognise someone who has chosen to support their local hospital.
We’re asking for a minimum donation of £30 for each star and as a special thank you for your donation, you will receive a one of a kind special decoration to display in your home to remind you of the gift that you gave. We will also share all of our wonderful star dedications in our tribute page below.
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Together, we’re helping our hospitals shine this Christmas
Thanks to your support, we’re able to be there for our patients, their families and our colleagues during this difficult time of year, lighting up the darkest days.
Your star will help us to support children like Mason
Mason was a sweet and brave boy who faced unimaginable challenges. Diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome as a baby, he waited for a heart transplant that never came. As his health declined, his family brought him to Doncaster Royal Infirmary for end-of-life care. On the Children’s Ward, Mason became a beloved part of the team, bringing joy with his smile and laughter. Thanks to the dedicated Play Leaders, he enjoyed unforgettable experiences like pretend weddings and superhero visits.
Through our 2023 ‘Our Shining Stars’ appeal, we learnt of Mason’s wish to have a star of his own. His family and friends raised an incredible £980 for his very own star and we also give him a special star for his room. Mason sadly passed away on 27 December 2023, but we are dedicated to honour his memory by making much needed improvements to the Children’s Ward.
This Christmas, you can be a shining star for patients like Mason. By dedicating a star, your generosity will provide comfort and joy to families in need, helping us to make some of our projects possible much faster, such as upgrading parent facilities across the Children’s Ward and creating dedicated bereavement spaces across to name a few examples.
Find out more about the difference you make
Meet our shining stars
A star in memory of Karen Cross
“A wonderful Mum, Nanny and Wife who we miss every single day.”
A star in memory of Sandra Cook
“My late wife whom I lost 10 years ago to sepsis. Still love and miss her every day”
A star in memory of Joan Cook
“To my late sister Joan Cook whom I lost 5 years ago to cancer. Love and miss you everyday x”
A star in loving memory of Megan
“My late Granddaughter Megan Storey who was only 16 when we lost her 10 years ago 💔. Love and miss her always X”