Aaron Sandilands has been a Starlight ambassador for almost a decade, but the recent birth of his baby daughter has hit home how vital the efforts of the children’s charity is.

Sandilands and wife Jenny welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Sloane, to the world late last year.

“When I found out Jenny was pregnant, all I hoped for was a healthy child,” he said.

“I was fortunate that Sloane came out healthy.”

Not every family is so lucky, and Sandilands said that was put into perspective by Sloane’s arrival.

He said he was very proud to have been a part of Starlight for so long.

“We’re honoured and grateful that we get to spend some time with the kids and see the hard times that they’re going through,” he said.

“Every now and again you see a smile on their face, and it makes it all worth it.”


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