The Big Walk for Little Kids fundraising campaign will launch at Bondi Beach, bringing families, participants and supporters together for a community walk.
Bondi Beach Event to Mark Launch
The Big Walk for Little Kids will officially begin at Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club on Saturday, 30 August. From 8 a.m., participants can collect free merchandise and enjoy entertainment before stepping out at 9:30 a.m. for a community walk along the Bondi promenade.
Celebrity surf lifesaver Harries Carroll, the campaign’s 2025 champion, will join the event. Families and supporters, including eight-year-old Hermione, who was diagnosed with leukaemia just before her fifth birthday, will also take part in the launch.
Background on the Fundraiser
Now in its sixth year, the Big Walk for Little Kids invites Australians to walk 50 km, 100 km or 150 km throughout September to raise funds for children and families impacted by cancer. The campaign is organised by Camp Quality and supported nationally by ALDI.
Since its inception, the initiative has raised more than $7.8 million. For the 2025 campaign, more than 6,500 people and over 620 teams have already registered, raising more than $587,000. Funds support Camp Quality programs such as Family Camps, Kids’ Camps, Family Getaways and services delivered by Child Life Therapists.
Stories of Families Involved
Participants include families like Hermione’s, who joined Camp Quality activities after her diagnosis. Her mother described the impact of programs such as camps, picnics and family getaways, which provided moments of fun during treatment.
Other fundraisers, such as Isabelle, are walking in memory of loved ones. Isabelle is taking part to honour her son Ryder, who was diagnosed with leukaemia at two and a half years old and passed away in 2015. She explained that walking in the campaign allows her to help bring joy to other children facing similar challenges.
Next Steps
Registrations remain open throughout September, with sign-ups available at the Bondi Beach launch and online. Participants can track their kilometres, share their fundraising pages and continue contributing to the campaign nationwide.
Published 28-Aug-2025
