Fundraising: Moon and Stars: bringing our community together for Ramadan
As corporate fundraising manager at Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity, I’m lucky to see first-hand the incredible generosity of our supporters. But evenings like our recent Moon and Stars supporter event remind me just how deeply our community cares about children and young people.
Moon and Stars is a campaign that brings people together during Ramadan, reflecting values that sit at the very heart of our charity: compassion, kindness and community. It’s about recognising and celebrating the diverse families, patients and staff who make up Sheffield Children’s, and ensuring every child feels seen, supported and represented.
This year feels especially meaningful. Sheffield Children’s Hospital is marking its 150th anniversary, while our charity celebrates 50 years of supporting patients and families. For a century and a half, the hospital has been a constant presence in our city – a place where clinical excellence goes hand in hand with care and warmth. For nearly 50 of those years, the charity has been there to fund the life-changing and the joy-sparking: from specialist equipment and research to enhancements that make hospital stays brighter and less daunting.
Moon and Stars supporters help make that possible. Their generosity ensures we can continue to help children and young people from every background, postcode and circumstance to have the healthiest future possible.
What strikes me most is how Moon and Stars reflects the wider Sheffield spirit. It’s about looking out for one another, celebrating difference, and coming together for a shared purpose.
As we look ahead to Moon and Stars 2026, I’m excited about the difference we can make together – not just in funds raised, but in showing families that this city cares about them, every step of the way.
Visit sheffieldchildrens.org/moon-and-stars to discover how you can get involved by gifting a star or tag for our Moon and Stars light display at Sheffield Children’s, shining throughout the month of Ramadan.