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Information

Please contact the Monash Health Foundation office if you have any questions, on 9594 2700

Thank you for supporting the 2018 Walk for Monash Children’s Hospital. Your fundraising efforts will make a lasting difference in the lives of young patients.

Since opening in April 2017, the new Monash Children’s Hospital has seen an increasing number of patient’s everyday. The demands on our medical staff and equipment continue to grow. Your fundraising efforts enable us to meet these demands with increased resources for equipment, research, and patient wellbeing programs.

Thanks to wonderful people like you, the Walk for Monash Children’s Hospital has raised over $600,000 over the past 3 years. The funds

have supported bedside patient entertainment systems and the imagination screen now in the Monash Children’s Hospital. These technologies are bringing a smile to the faces of some of Victoria’s sickest children every day.

Thank you for making that possible.

It’s not too late to increase the difference you make in the lives of sick kids this year! Today is the perfect day to share your photos at Jells Park and collect online donations, use #MCHWALK to tag your photos.

Enjoy your day, and thank you for imagining a healthier future for sick kids.

Welcome

To our sponsors.

Thank you

Event Location and Parking

The Walk for Monash Children’s Hospital is located at the beautiful Jells Park, Wheelers Hill near Jells Lake and Madeline’s at Jells (Map available on home page and in event booklet).

Parking in the main car park at the North Entrance off Waverley Road will provide the easiest access to the event but there is additional parking located nearby.

Event times

Registrations will open at 8.00am

We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to your event start time to park and register.

In order to minimise congestion on the course, participants will be released in ‘waves’ every 3-5 minutes.

Walk for Monash Children’s Hospital start times:

1km walk 9.45am

10km walk 10.20am

5km walk 10:50am

The event will conclude at 2.00pm

If you are running in any of these categories it would be greatly appreciated if you were able to make your way to the front of the line before the event starts.

This is a non-competitive event and we will not be timing this event.

What to bring on the day

Please check the weather on the day. This is Melbourne! You may need wet weather clothing or suitable attire for warm weather. Comfortable shoes are a must. Please bring a hat and wear sunscreen. A back pack or bum bag is useful to store personal belongings. If you wish to purchase food, coffee and merchandise please bring money. It is a good idea to bring your own bottle of water if you can.

Participation bib collection

All participants can collect their event bib from the registration marquee in the event precinct on Sunday. If you raised $50 or more (as an individual) you will be given your free Monash Children’s Hospital t-shirt when you collect your bib. We will do our best to accommodate for your preferred t-shirt size.

The registration tent will be open from 8am. We accept on the day registrations which can be paid for via cash or Eftpos at the registration marquee.

We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to your walk/run start time to collect your bib and enjoy the pre-walk entertainment.

Event activities

Entertainment will start from 8.30am and includes live performances from Rachel Constanzo and Bethany Fisher. Bring your toy teddy bear along to be mended at the teddy bear hospital. There will also be an animal farm, vintage cars on display, a firetruck, free massages and games with Playball Monash.

Yoghurt, curries, sausages and coffee will be available to re-fuel before and after your walk or run. Medals will be awarded to all participants at the finish line.

Walking in Memory

You may notice some teams are wearing an orange t-shirt. These teams are walking in memory of a loved-one.

VIP Club

Participants who raised $1,000 or more (as an individual before midnight on Saturday March 3) will be welcomed to the VIP marquee in the main event precinct. There will be free food and drink available there for you. You will also have the opportunity to meet and greet some Channel Nine TV personalities.

Announcement of fundraising prize winners

The winners of the Soulful Strutters and Walkers Fitness Packs will be announced at the village precinct at 9am. If you raised over $100 make sure you listen in to the announcement. Good luck!

(Competition T&C’s available at www.mchwalk.com.au/event/mchwalk18/prizes)

Personal Belongings

We do not have the facilities to store any personal belongings so please ensure you do not leave any personal items unattended and that you are able to carry any personal belongings comfortably on the day. It is a good idea to bring a back pack, bum bag or bag that you can wear across your chest.

Restrooms

There are porta-loo facilities located near the event precinct

Health and Safety

Keep to the left - At all times while on the course please remain on the left hand side to allow for cyclists and pedestrians to pass safely.

Course marshals - will be located throughout the course for your safety. If you have any questions or any issues please approach one of our friendly marshals who will be able to assist you and call for help if necessary.

Water stations - There are two water stations located on the course

First Aid – St John’s Ambulance will be at Oaks Oval and will have medics on bikes

Emergency Assembly Points – Should an emergency situation arise we ask that participants and volunteers move to one of the two evacuation points identified as follows;

E1: Car park next to the Visitor Information Centre

E2: Oaks picnic ground Oval - if the emergency is in the northern side of the park