Social Media. Information. Share the fun you had at Walk for Monash Children s Hospital 2019 by tagging #MCHWALK on Instagram and sharing on Facebook

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1 Social Media Information Share the fun you had at Walk for Monash Children s Hospital 2019 by tagging #MCHWALK on Instagram and sharing on Facebook Please contact the Monash Health Foundation office if you have any questions, on

2 Welcome Thank you for supporting the 2019 Walk for Monash Children s Hospital. Your fundraising efforts will make a lasting difference in the lives of young patients. By participating in the Walk this year you are helping us purchase a cardiovascular ultrasound. This specialist equipment will help us improve care for infants who have foetal cord restriction or congenital diaphragmatic hernias. Both these conditions can result in long term health challenges, but with early detection and proper care can be overcome. Thanks to wonderful people like you, the Walk for Monash Children s Hospital has raised over $700,000 since Your fundraising efforts enable us to support our patients through the purchase of life-saving equipment, research projects, and patient wellbeing programs. Thank you for supporting Victoria s sickest patients and their families. 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. Thank you To our sponsors. Founded by

3 Event times Registration will open at 8.00am We recommend you arrive nice and early to allow time to park your car and pick up your event bib. On stage activities will start at 9am. Walk for Monash Children s Hospital start times: 1km walk 9.45am 10km walk 10.20am 5km walk 10:50am In order to minimise congestion on the course, participants will be released in waves every 3-5 minutes. The event will conclude at 1.30pm. 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. 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. The Waverley Netball Centre carpark will also be open for parking. 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.

4 Participation bib collection Event activities Walking in Memory 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 or cap when you collect your bib. We will do our best to accommodate for your preferred t-shirt size. Entertainment will start from 8.30am and includes live music and a performance by 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 Glen Eira. You may notice some teams are wearing an orange t-shirt. These teams are walking in memory of a loved-one. If you are walking in memory of a loved one and would also like the orange t-shirt please ask at the registration desk. 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. 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. We recommend arriving at least 45 minutes prior to your walk/run start time to collect your bib and enjoy the pre-walk entertainment. VIP Club Participants who raised $1,000 or more (as an individual before midnight on Saturday 2 March) 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 our prizes will be announced at the stage at 10:15am. If you raised over $250 make sure you listen in to the announcement. Good luck! Competition T&C s available at com.au/event/mchwalk18/prizes) Tribute Wall Celebrate the day and share with us your motivation for walking by pinning your tribute on the tribute wall located near the start line.

5 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. You are welcome to take your own drink bottle which you can fill up at either of these stations. 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. First aid Should you require first aid attendance, medics from St Johns will be set up near the start line. If you are on the course and in need of medical attention, please notify your nearest Course Marshal and a medic will be called.

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