Give Life, Hope & Opportunity

Justin and Megan selflessly dedicated their wedding to Starfish, providing a glimmer of hope and endless opportunities for orphaned and vulnerable children in South Africa.

Occasionally, we encounter individuals who truly ignite our inspiration. Dr. Eric Webster is undoubtedly one of those remarkable individuals.

At the remarkable age of 91, he fearlessly conquered a 5km run at the prestigious Loma Linda Race, all in support of the Starfish Greathearts Foundation and the incredible children it serves.

Jesse Clegg sang a very special song at our virtual gala in honor of his father Johnny Clegg.

Years before, Johnny had collaborated with other celebrities to sing Great Heart to raise money for Starfish. Great Heart is a song near and dear to our hearts.

Liora played an instrumental role in securing the necessary funds to acquire a crucial bus for transporting special needs and orphaned children to and from school, as well as to their important medical appointments.

This specially customized bus ensures the highest level of safety for children in the special needs programme.

During COVID Jeremy Loops generously recorded this video for our virtual gala to help raise money for orphaned and vulnerable children. 

In one of the communities we support, we came across a preschool teetering on the brink of closure due to a lack of funding. This preschool provides essential care for 120 children, serving as the only educational haven in the area.

David Rappaport, alongside his incredibly talented friends from both on and off-Broadway, came together for a spectacular concert in NYC. Their mission? To raise funds for orphaned and vulnerable children who need our support. And guess what? They managed to raise an astounding $21,000! A huge thank you to David Rappaport, Cheryl Solomon, Michelle Liu Coughlin, Martin Solà, Henry Gainza, Elizabeth Loyacano, Christie Prades, Desiree Rodriguez, Michael Givens, Patrick S.R. Mills, Dr. Katherine Sun Cho, Alexander Rovang, Andres Echeverry & Gregg Monteith.

Spread joy by hosting your own Dinner of Hope with Zola Nene. Watch her  "How to Video", and learn how to create a mouthwatering South African meal that will delight your friends and family. Ask your guests to make a donation to Starfish feed a hungry child.

Sylvia, the incredible talent behind Cape Lily, delighted our Starfish Supporters with enchanting holiday wreath-making workshops. Even amidst the challenges of COVID, she ingeniously adapted by offering the Wreath-in-a-Box, complete with a step-by-step video guide. Through her remarkable skills, Sylvia not only brought joy to our supporters but also contributed to feeding hundreds of hungry children with warm and nutritious meals. 

A group of our incredible and very brave supporters came together for a breathtaking dinner of hope atop the majestic Mt Everest, all in an effort to raise funds for orphaned and vulnerable children.

Jasper selflessly dedicated his twelfth birthday to Starfish during COVID-19 to care for the children in South Africa so badly affected by the pandemic. Jasper made a profound impact by providing food and vaccines to children in isolation.  Jasper, you rock!

The Investec team recently took on this muddy challenge to raise funds for our cause, jumping over one of the world’s most intense obstacle courses, designed to test physical strength, mental grit, and aptitude for camaraderie. They battled the elements and overcame fire and ice! We salute your perseverance.