William Buck charity event brings joy for sick and disadvantaged children
Over 3,000 children and their families attended William Buck’s dedicated charity night at Sydney Zoo’s GLOW Festival.
The accounting and advisory firm held a dedicated charity night last week for over 3,000 children and their families from organisations such as Variety Children’s Charity, Ronald McDonald House Charity, WhatAbility, and Sydney Children's Hospital Network.
The event included spectacular light installations, an after-dark aquarium adventure and the world's largest reptile and nocturnal house with hundreds of fascinating creatures.
For many, this was their first night out of hospital in months, the firm said.
William Buck director John Spender said the firm was delighted to host a charity night at Sydney Zoo’s GLOW festival.
“Bringing smiles to the faces of these kids and their loved ones resonates deeply with our goal of driving positive change and our commitment to fostering a meaningful difference in the Western Sydney community,” Spender said.
Jake Burgess, managing director of Sydney Zoo, said GLOW at Sydney Zoo provides a unique setting for these families to connect and enjoy a memorable night.
“The success of the event underscored the importance of such gatherings in bringing light and happiness to those who need it most,” he said.
Amongst the attendees was 9-year-old Tommy Adams-Bennett, bravely battling Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). As part of the night, William Buck has donated $10,000 to Run DIPG to help fund research and awareness for children who develop this form of cancer.
GLOW at Sydney Zoo is an accessible and inclusive event, designed specifically with no hills or steps for varying levels of mobility.
