708
Number of Swimmers
$169,241
Raised so far
1,063
Nights funded
TAKE UP OUR SWIM FOR SICK KIDS CHALLENGE
Swim at the beach, your local pool or backyard pool ... however you choose to take on the challenge you'll be making a difference for sick and injured children and their families!
CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE
BEGINNER
3km challenge = 2 laps per day in a 50m pool
INTERMEDIATE
15km challenge = 10 laps per day in a 50m pool
ADVANCED
36km challenge = 24 laps per day in a 50m pool
HOW IT WORKS
SIGN UP
It's FREE and it's how you claim your Welcome Pack! Choose your distance, set your fundraising goal and Sign Up today.
LET YOUR SQUAD KNOW
Share your fundraising page and let your friends and family know that you have taken up the challenge so they can support you and raise vital funds for sick kids and their families.
GET SWIMMING
Get your squad together and start swimming for sick kids! Share your poolaroids in our Facebook Group, we can't wait to see all your updates.
MEET OUR COURAGEOUS AND BRAVE KIDS
GEORGE
In June of 2023, George was diagnosed with a High Grade Thalamic tumour. Becuase of where the tumor is they cannot operate. When George and his mum Amanda arrived at the House, she says "George and I instantly fell in love with our new 'home away from home' as soon as we stepped through the sliding doors. If the House wasn't there we would not have been in the position to rent wile we have mortgage repayments to make at home."
Nights stayed at the House so far:
135 nights
JAYDEN
Jayden was diagnosed with Mediastinal Grey Zone Lymphoma in February 2024, a form of cancer so rare the last reported case in Sydney was in 2006. His parents have relocated with him from their home in Darwin and are taking each day as it comes, planning one day at a time.
"The House has been like a second home, a place we can go to during difficult times. The charitable acts of kindness have undeniably touched our lives and what I believe we will look back on with fond memories.
- MunLi, Jaydens mum
Nights stayed at the House so far:
220 nights
HOW YOUR IMPACT SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN NEED
By taking part in Swim for Sick Kids you are doing more than just providing a place for sick kids to sleep and have a meal after a long day at the hospital.
YOU are making sure they can keep their families close.
YOU are giving them a normal childhood at the House and a chance to just be kids!
YOU are helping families avoid the financial stress of being away from home. Most importantly, you are providing them with love and support from a community of families, volunteers, and staff.
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962 families
We supported over 960 family stays in 2023 at Ronald McDonald House in Randwick
8,000 meals
Over 8,000 meals served to our families by our amazing corporate volunteers and staff
650 children
Around 650 children a year will continue their education with lessons at the House
200+ nights
In 2023 we had two families stay over 200 nights with the average stay being 12 nights
