Children can inspire us to live a better life and appreciate what really matters.

Few more so than this year’s Little Telethon Stars whose stories are full of messages of resilience, determination, bravery, positivity and an endless quest for fun.

The everyday lives of Izzy, Xavier, Paige and Jordan have them sadly dealing with pain, suffering and disability.

But their youthful yearning for happiness, play and exploring the world shines through and cannot be crushed.

They are touching reminders of why our children are so valuable and special, and why Telethon is so important.

IZZY

It has been a brutal 11 months for five-year-old Izzy Miller and her family since she was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma.

The devastating news came after a year of multiple trips to hospital with a

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