White Balloon Day
Bravehearts’ White Balloon Day is Australia’s largest and longest running campaign dedicated to preventing child sexual assault.
Held annually during National Child Protection Week, on the first Friday of September, White Balloon Day unites communities to make a commitment to protecting kids. This will be the 5th running of the White Balloon Day Coastal marathon event proudly supporting BRAVEHEARTS.
The event is not held on the weekend but on the Friday as this is the actual White Balloon Day national campaign day.
There is a 5km, 10km, 15km, 21.1km, 30km & 42.2km distance available. The midnight options are no longer available.
It is a 6am start for all distances. It will be held along the coastline starting from the Semaphore South foreshore.
Theme for the event is WHITE with trophy awarded.
All runners and walkers are welcome.
The entire course is on the coastal walk/cycle path and has been measured to AIMS standard.
Distances:
- 5km – $15
- 10km – $20
- 15km – $20
- 21.1km – $30
- 30km – $30
- 42.2km – $35
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The Cause:
Preventing child sexual assault is the biggest child protection challenge we are facing in Australia today. Every two hours in Australia, a child is sexually harmed in some way. It could be a child in your life, or someone you know. It doesn’t discriminate.
For more information and all enquiries please visit the Facebook event page here
What: White Balloon Day Coastal
When: Friday 4 September 2020 | 6am start
Where: Semaphore South foreshore
Who: Everyone
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Image Source: White Balloon Day Coastal 2020 Facebook event page
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