A new overnight charity walk has been launched in Brisbane CBD, aiming to raise funds for children’s health services through a 42-kilometre event.
Walk for Support Begins in Brisbane CBD
An overnight walking marathon called All Night Long is set to take place in Brisbane CBD, bringing together Queenslanders to support children facing serious illness. The event spans 42 kilometres and is scheduled for Saturday, 25 October 2025.
This initiative marks the first collaboration between Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland and the Children’s Hospital Foundation. The event aims to support medical care, equipment, family accommodation, and vital hospital services for sick kids across the state.
Background and Purpose
In the last financial year, more than 78,000 children received care at Queensland Children’s Hospital. According to campaign organisers, the walk is designed to reflect the long and exhausting experiences that many families endure during treatment.
The event will begin at Brisbane’s Parliament House and pass through multiple key locations including New Farm Park and Ronald McDonald House South Brisbane. Participants will walk through the night, finishing in the early hours of the following morning.
Structure and Participation
The walking course will include five designated experience stops across the city. Walkers may register as individuals or in teams. A dedicated All Night Long team will include staff, ambassadors, and community figures. Entry costs $60, with the target of drawing more than 1,300 walkers.
Funds raised will support both organisations, contributing to ongoing services such as family accommodation close to hospitals and the funding of essential medical research and hospital equipment.
Community Engagement and Fundraising
Community members have already begun donating, with contributions ranging from small amounts to over $100 per person. Public involvement continues to grow as participants train and fundraise in the lead-up to the October event.
Campaign materials include official shirts, walker belts, drink bottles, and flashing lanyards, with additional items provided to those who reach fundraising milestones.
Next Steps
The All Night Long marathon is positioned as a symbolic and practical show of solidarity with families navigating childhood illness. Organisers encourage Queenslanders to register, support, or donate as the event approaches. Brisbane CBD is expected to be a key backdrop for what may become a recurring statewide fundraiser.
Published 15-July-2025