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William Buck brings joy to over 3,000 sick and disadvantaged kids at Sydney Zoo’s GLOW Festival
4 June 2024 | Minutes to read: < 1

William Buck brings joy to over 3,000 sick and disadvantaged kids at Sydney Zoo’s GLOW Festival

By William Buck

Leading accounting and advisory firm William Buck’s dedicated Charity Night was held on Tuesday, 4 June at Sydney Zoo’s GLOW Festival.

William Buck’s GLOW Charity Night treated kids and families from many organisations – including Variety Children’s Charity, Ronald McDonald House Charity, WhatAbility, and Sydney Children’s Hospital Network to 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.

“We were 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,” said John Spender, Director, William Buck.

Jake Burgess, Managing Director of the 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.”

Amongst the attendees was 9-year-old Tommy Adams-Bennett, bravely battling Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). As part of our night, William Buck has donated $10,000 to Run DIPG to help fund research and awareness for kids 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, for everyone to have a fun time.

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