Everyday Hero: Herald Sun/CityLink Run for the Kids 2009

In the Herald Sun/CityLink Run for the Kids 2009, all participants have the opportunity to be sponsored by family, friends and workmates. All money raised by sponsored runners will go to the Good Friday Royal Children's Hospital Appeal.

Register to run to find out how you can become a sponsored runner and help us raise even more money for the kids in 2009.

Herald Sun/CityLink Run for the Kids 2009

05 Apr 2009

The 2009 Herald Sun/Citylink Run for the Kids is a unique running event that raises money for a wonderful cause, The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. In the 14.1km course, participants are given the rare opportunity to run on Melbourne's inner-city streets, through the Domain Tunnel, along the usually hectic Westgate Freeway, over the Bolte Bridge – featuring spectacular views of the city skyline – and along the waterfront at Docklands. The shorter 5.7km course takes in some of Melbourne’s famous landmarks such as the Yarra River, Birrarung Marr, Federation Square, and the Botanic Gardens.

Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal

The Good Friday Appeal is a unique fundraising activity that brings together people from all parts of the community in a very special way. The common goal is to raise money for The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, and to ensure that all children with life threatening illnesses receive the best possible medical and clinical care.

It all started in 1931 when groups of journalists
from the Herald & Weekly Times organised a sporting carnival in aid of charity, the Children’s Hospital being a recipient of the funds. In 1942, Sir Keith Murdoch as Managing Director and Editor of 'The Herald' agreed that The Herald and radio station 3DB should broadcast an all day Appeal on Good Friday. In 1957, Channel 7 joined the Appeal and began the first daylong telethon, which is now held at Melbourne’s Telstra Dome.