Great Strides

Sunday 19 October 2008

Great Strides is an international fundraising event that takes place in hundreds of locations world-wide to aid Cystic Fibrosis Associations. In Australia the event is partnered by national real estate company L.J. Hooker.

The Great Strides day itself is a lot of fun. The walk is not strenuous and the emphasis is on walking at your own pace – it’s not a race! Great Strides is orientated towards all ages from young children through to energetic octogenarians. Whilst the actual event differs slightly between States, the emphasis is always on enjoyment during and after the walk. Celebrity appearances, sausage sizzles, entertainment and post-event massages are all part of the after walk festivities.

Step 1 - REGISTER

There are a number of ways in which you can register to participate in your state walkathon;

Register Online
Fill in the registration form and return by fax or post to your Cystic Fibrosis state office
Visit your local L.J. Hooker office

Be an Early Bird and register before the 15th October to receive a discount off your registration fee.

You can register as an individual walker or you could put together a group of co-workers, friends or family members and form a GREAT STRIDES team! You can also choose to collect donations and hold fundraising activities to achieve fundraising targets to win yourself some fantastic prizes.

Whether you walk alone, or as part of a corporate, family or organisational team, your participation will make a difference.

Registration Prices

Teams will be charged on and individual basis with teams of 4 or more receiving a 25% discount off their total registration fee

Walker Category	Early Bird (by 17 Oct)	On the Day
Individual	$15	$20
Family (parents & children)	$30	$40

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Step 2 - RAISE FUNDS

Your fundraising efforts are crucial in helping Cystic Fibrosis associations to continue their vital work providing support and services to the Cystic Fibrosis community and to fund research. Why not set a goal for yourself and your team and ask everyone you know to help you reach your target?

You’ll be amazed at how willing people are to help. Just take your donor form with you everywhere you go! To the office, the shops, the gym and to work; take it anywhere you may run into a potential donor. To help you reach your target Cystic Fibrosis staff are on hand to help put the ‘fun’ into fundraising and provide you with ideas and support every step of the way both before and on the day!

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Just think, if every person who participated in Great Strides in 2006 had collected $250 that would have resulted in over $400,000 being raised for Cystic Fibrosis!!!

You can even choose to collect donations online by setting up your own fundraising page.

Step 3 - CELEBRATE AT THE WALK

Now come and join your community, friends and family to celebrate your hard work and tremendous fundraising efforts! The walk will be a great celebration which will include a barbeque and fun activities for the whole family! Enjoy the fun and help us move one step closer to making CF stand for Cure Found!

Stride for a Prize

Cystic Fibrosis Associations would like to thank everyone who raises funds for Great Strides. Those who raise over $ 100 will receive the following prizes as a special thank you for their efforts.