Fundraising Events - Muscular Dystrophy Queensland
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Fundraising Events

Muscular Dystrophy Queensland relies on the generous support of our community to ensure we can provide vital services and support for local people living with neuromuscular conditions and their families. Our annual calendar includes the following signature events, and from time to time, fabulous members of our community run their own activities, that you can choose to support.

Signature Events

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Red Bow Month – March

Throughout the state, we celebrate Red Bow Month in March to increase community awareness and raise funds to help improve services for people living with neuromuscular conditions.

One highlight of the month is Red Bow Day, established in 1994, with Year 11 students of All Hallows’ School converging on Brisbane CBD for two hours before classes begin to collect donations.

You can join the fun by fundraising any day or for the month in March. Create your own Red Bow activity and encourage your friends and workplace to fundraise with you.

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Muscular Dystrophy Charity Ride in partnership with Brisbane HOG – May

The Brisbane Harley Owners Group have hosted their charity ride since 1995 and it is a highlight on our Muscular Dystrophy Queensland calendar.

Pillions take their seat on the back of a Harley, joining more than 100 members of the Brisbane Harley Owners Group (HOG) for a day long event. With breakfast, morning tea, lunch, activities during the breaks and a day long ride, this iconic event is not to be missed.

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Ride Walk Roll – September

Chris Wiles, founder of Ride Walk Roll in 2013, continues to lead the charge, raising awareness and funds to deliver vital services for all Queenslanders living with debilitating muscle wasting conditions with our annual event.

Chris founded the initiative in honour of his son, Harper, who lives with Becker muscular dystrophy. Now participants from all over Queenslanders ride, walk, and roll to make a difference!

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Ray White Charity Ball – October

Proudly hosted by brothers Greg & Andrew Bell of Ray White Surfers Paradise Group, the Muscular Dystrophy Charity Ball has been the event on the Gold Coast’s social calendar since 1993. Raising over $3 million dollars throughout the event’s history, these funds provide help for today and hope for tomorrow, being used in part to fund Muscular Dystrophy Queensland’s client services and to support research.

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Create your own fundraiser

Would you like to make a difference and support Queenslanders living with muscular dystrophy at your own fundraising event?

Make a Move for MD is our fundraising platform where you can sign up and start fundraising. Whether it’s swapping gifts for donations for your birthday or wedding, undertaking a fitness challenge, or hosting a party. You decide.

Please contact Sarah if you have any questions or issues.

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Join a Community Fundraising Event

It’s becoming more and more popular to get involved in large community events, like the Bridge to Brisbane, Brisbane Marathon Festival, Gold Coast Marathon, Sunshine Coast Marathon, 7Cairns Marathon Festival, Somerset Rail Classic, GC50 Run Festival, and more. But did you know you’re able to nominate Muscular Dystrophy Queensland as your preferred charity of choice for any sponsorships or donations you receive? 

Keep an eye out too as Muscular Dystrophy Queensland often put together teams in these kinds of events, so make sure you let us know if you’d like to start making your moves count for our community!

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Join our Community Social Events

Muscular Dystrophy Queensland invites you to attend our Community Social Events. Each month we organise fun events designed especially for the muscular dystrophy community thanks to the support of our wonderful donors and philanthropic partners, including the James Frizelle Charitable Foundation and more.

These social catch-ups will vary from month to month and are the perfect opportunity to meet new people, be more social, and spend some quality time with family and friends. View the calendar of events here

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Get in touch with us today

We’d love to work with you to bring your fundraising idea to life and/or to meet you during one of our regular events.

Get in touch and Email Sarah or call our freecall number 1800 676 364.

 

Sarah McCahon Fundraising Events Coordinator Muscular Dystrophy Queensland