Home Who we are News 10 August 2017 At the hospital Sick kids get sneak peak of Ekka entertainment Ekka fun proved to be the best medicine for sick kids and their families at the Queensland Children’s Hospital, with the annual pre-Ekka party putting plenty of big smiles on little faces. To celebrate the upcoming Ekka (11- 20 August), sick kids were treated to a sneak peak of the Show’s family entertainment program highlights, including the Farmyard Friends Talent Show, Magic Sam Powers, baby animals and more. Kids throughout the hospital also enjoyed roving entertainment throughout hospital wards as well as their very own sideshow alley, food stalls and a performance by 2016 Ekka Country Music Showdown junior category winner Felicity Kircher. RNA Chief Executive Brendan Christou said the Ekka visit to the Queensland Children’s Hospital was a long standing tradition the RNA was honoured to continue. “The RNA has partnered with the Children’s Hospital Foundation for more than 10 years to give sick Queensland kids and their families a mini version of this year’s Ekka. Children’s Hospital Foundation CEO Rosie Simpson said the Foundation was pleased to once again partner with the RNA to bring happiness and smiles to the faces of Queensland’s sickest kids. “We’re delighted to bring all the fun and excitement of the Ekka to the hospital, and right to the bedsides of patients who won’t be able to attend this year’s show due to illness or injury. “The Ekka party provides kids in hospital the thing they crave the most – the chance to just be kids. “Providing entertainment and distractions to kids in hospital not only makes long-term stays more enjoyable but research has shown it also helps sick kids to get better and go home sooner,” Ms Simpson said. Photo gallery Click on an image to view the gallery chevron_leftPrevious article Share Next articlechevron_right Latest News & Events Help sick kids and win big! January 20, 2021 Read more Immunotherapy trial launched to protect children who undergo stem cell transplants January 20, 2021 Read more Lucky Moreton Bay family win brand new car when they needed it most November 26, 2020 Read more Subscribe for the latest news There is always something interesting happening in our world. Little wonders that happen every day. Miracles of science. Personal achievements of brave and beautiful young kids we will share with you in our enewsletter.