26 Sep 2024

Child cancer survivor raises $750,000 for Starship

From Afternoons, 1:35 pm on 26 September 2024

At the age of nine Ruby Seeto was diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer. 

She attributes her remarkable recovery to the support she received from Starship, and she wanted to give back. 

Ruby has been designing and selling tea towels on their behalf ever since, with $6 from each one sold going directly to the foundation. To date they have raised more than $750,000. 

You can check out the designs here and keep up with Ruby's fundraising activities @rubysteatowels on Instagram.

Now 27 and living in London, Jesse catches up with Ruby today. 

Ruby Seeto with her 'Victoria Sponge for Starship' tea towel.

Ruby Seeto with her 'Victoria Sponge for Starship' tea towel. Photo: Ruby Seeto

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