For Kalten, hospital treatments are a constant reality which won’t stop at Christmas.

Essential restrictions on visitor numbers will make Christmas difficult and lonely for our patients in hospital – especially for children who are sick.

New measures are also impacting the play therapy we fund to give kids fun and some distraction during their stay.

This is why we need your support now.

Kalten is one child whose Christmas holidays will include multiple visits to hospital. You can make it a happier time for him, by giving a donation today. Kalten suffers from a rare metabolic disease. Ever since he was four years old, he has needed treatment at Canberra Hospital, every single week, no matter what. Each time, he has to lie in bed for 5 hours without a break.

Can you imagine how difficult that must be for a lively 8-year-old boy who just wants to have fun?

Imagine how much harder it will be for Kalten at Christmas time. While his brother and his two sisters are at home playing with their toys and presents, he will have to leave all the fun and excitement behind, to go to hospital with his mum Tracey. Read Kalten's letter to Santa and learn about his Christmas wishes this year.

Please help with a generous donation today.

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