FAQS
What is race for kids?
Race for Kids challenges YOU to walk, run or move 1 kilometre every day in May, raising funds for the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation and the A.B. Paterson College Foundation.
How much does it cost to register?
It is FREE to register for Race For Kids. Register today and support children through the A.B. Paterson College Foundation and the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation.
How do i log my kilometres?
To track your kilometres, manually record and log your kilometres directly in your profile.
where do the funds i raise go?
Proceeds (after expenses) will support the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation and the A.B. Paterson College Foundation.
The Gold Coast Hospital Foundation has agreed that any proceeds received will be directed to approved paediatric initiatives at Gold Coast University Hospital, supporting improved patient experience and health outcomes for children.
The Gold Coast Hospital Foundation aims to enhance a waiting space within the oncology area at Gold Coast University Hospital, transforming it into a more youth-friendly environment. This refreshed space will be designed to feel welcoming, comforting, and engaging, offering young oncology patients a place to relax and recharge while they wait for treatment. By creating a more supportive atmosphere, we hope to help ease anxiety and provide a sense of comfort during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.
The A.B. Paterson College Foundation will allocate funds to it's 2026 project, a new on-campus student wellness centre proposed for 2027.
How do i get involved?
Taking part in Race for Kids is simple and can be done in 4 easy steps:
1. Register
Sign up and pledge to walk, run, or move 1km every day in May (or set your own goal) to support children through the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation and the A.B. Paterson College Foundation.
2. Share
Share your fundraising page with friends and family and encourage them to support your efforts by donating to your individual or team fundraiser.
3. Move
Stay active throughout May and track your kilometres as you work towards achieving your movement and fundraising goals.
4. Reach
Celebrate your impact by reaching, or even exceeding, your kilometre and fundraising goals on your individual or team page.
Race for Kids encourages participants to commit to moving 1km each day in May, raising vital funds to support children through the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation and the A.B. Paterson College Foundation.
contact us
Any enquiries relating to the Race for Kids fundraiser can be directed to foundation@abpat.qld.edu.au or submitted via the form below.
