A small Queensland bakery is turning sweet treats into big support for children facing serious illness, with a major charity fundraiser that’s drawing strong community interest, according to The Courier‑Mail, Townsville Bulletin, and ABC News Australia.
Local business Galactic Donuts has announced its “Chew for Charity” event on 21 March 2026, during which **every donut will cost $2 and 100 % of proceeds will be donated to the Starlight Children’s Foundation, a group that supports seriously ill children and their families across Australia. ([turn0news2]; Townsville Bulletin)
The fundraiser will run across all three Galactic Donuts locations—in Townsville, Rockhampton, and Caloundra—and organisers hope it will bring the community together to raise vital funds for children in hospital. The Courier‑Mailreport notes that the Townsville store’s owner, Cass Gegg, emphasised the business’s focus on giving back, saying community support “is who we are.” Gegg added that helping sick children “smile” during difficult times makes the event deeply meaningful. ([turn0news2])
Townsville Bulletin also highlighted that this isn’t the first time Galactic Donuts has used its popularity to support good causes. The fundraiser originally began in 2021, when the Townsville store sold 10,000 donuts in a single day to raise money for charity, and similar initiatives have supported local food services in recent years. Organisers say they hope this year’s event will replicate that generous spirit across the region.
Representatives from Starlight have praised community‑driven efforts like this as essential to their ability to continue bringing joy and support to families at times of need. In comments referenced by both The Courier‑Mail and Townsville Bulletin, Starlight’s state partnerships manager Danica Bennett said funds raised help the charity deliver happiness to seriously ill children and their families when it matters most. ([turn0news2]; Townsville Bulletin)
According to reporting from ABC News Australia, events like this also highlight how small businesses can make a significant charitable impact, not only by donating proceeds but by raising awareness of the needs facing children in hospitals and the role community support plays in helping them and their families.
Galactic Donuts founder Tom Potter, who previously established Eagle Boys Pizza, said the fundraiser reflects a wider commitment to “give support straight back” to the communities that have supported the business since it opened its first store in 2022. The Courier‑Mail reports that the company has donated more than $250,000 to local causes through various charity efforts since its founding. ([turn0news2])
As the fundraiser approaches, flyers and social media buzz indicate strong local enthusiasm, with customers encouraged to visit any of the three Queensland locations to enjoy a donut while helping bring hope to seriously ill children throughout the state.