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We're dancing to make a difference for sick kids!
When a child is injured, or diagnosed with a serious illness, it affects the whole family. Lives can be turned upside down, and puts families under enormous pressure. For many families, it can feel like it’s impossible to hold it together.
That’s why we’re joining Ronald McDonald House to Dance for Sick Kids this year.
We’ll be dancing to make a difference every day for 7 days, to raise money that will help families stay in a home-away-from-home, access emotional and financial support, and more. From day one in the hospital and for as long as it takes, your help ensures that families don’t have to navigate the challenges of illness or injury alone.
Please support us by making a tax-deductible donation to our challenge. Your generosity will make sure that Ronald McDonald House can support even more families with a seriously ill or injured child when they need it most.
OUR IMPACT
So far, this year we have provided:
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Nights for sick kids and their families
333
Hot meals from the family kitchen
316
School lessons for sick kids
Thanks to all the generous people who’ve donated to our challenge.
$173
Anonymous
$160
Cronk Kids Cronk
$160
Tyler Govender
You’re doing an amazing job Addi, dance your heart out! 💕
$150
Sarah Pettit
$150
Sarah Pettit
$117
Anonymous
Well done. So proud if what you do
$117
Alicia Knight
$106
Angela Woods
Good on you darling. Great cause xxx Angel Angie xxx
$106
Nan Glina
Well done on doing a wonderful job with your fund-raising. I am so proud of you.
$104
Graeme Nibbs
From Mum and Dad
$104
Matched By Generous Donors
$100
Paul, Jenna & Siena
Good job Lily!
$100
Rosie
From Rosie- keep dancing, you are doing a great job!
$65
Nan
Go bubba!
$65
Linda Dowling
$65
Sam Mcintosh
Have fun 😊 and well done on another sick kids fundraiser
$65
Sam Mcintosh
:) triple the fun! Well done
$65
Dave
$65
Anna Clayton
$65
Chief
$65
Chelsea Graney
$65
Kylie O’halloran
Way to go Rubes 👏🏻
$65
Judy
Good on you Gemma
$65
Mint Condition T
Go well little lady
$65
Kate Shaw
$65
Kiarna Nibbs
$65
Anonymous
Nice work G!
$65
Granny And Grumpy
So proud of you Ava. From Granny and Grumpy
$65
Kieren
There you go, from uncle kieren
$65
Gemma Lawler
$60
Brett And Rowena
Great work Dottie!! What a lovely thing to do, we are very happy to support you xx
$60
Naomi Allchin
$60
Chloe, Johnny And Elkie
$55
Colleen Hankin
I'm donating $50 towards your fundraiser on behalf of mum.
$55
Hannah
Go Addi! Soo proud!!!
$55
Katie
Well done Marlee! Youre doing an amazing thing
$55
Toni Tucker
Dance like everyone is watching Elliott because it makes all so happy xx
$55
Anonymous
Go for it girl!
$55
Gaynor Graham
You’re a star Dorothy. So persistent in your efforts. Well done.
$55
Dziadek
$54
Mingari+co
We’re all so proud of you Chelsea
$50
Bellzpop
Love you smelly
$50
Nan Richardson
$50
Anne Cripps
$50
Garth Mackey
From Garth and Carol
$50
Nan And Pop F
Go Addi, we love you ❤️
$45
Katie White
Great work!!!
$45
Trudi
$40
Anonymous
What a great cause! Well done on supporting them for a second year. Keep up the good work!
$34
Rudolf Geissler
$34
Olivia Lefevre
Good job Marlee x
$34
Elliots Gigi
$34
Tammy Smith
Go Elliot, You Rock!
$34
Theresa Cordwell
So proud of you Addi ❤️
$34
Brad Tapp
An awesome campaign by such an invaluable organisation. Great work for getting onboard Corinna, you'll smash it 👏
$34
Sophie
$34
Ruby
$34
Isobel Nillsen
$34
Nan And Pop
Good luck Indy xx
$34
Olannah Davis
Well done.
$34
Auntie Em
$34
Jayne Robinson
$34
Rebecca Dorgelo
$34
Michael Williams
Great job Blair Blair
$34
Keely Mcgrath
$34
John Stefankowski
Well done Chelsea. Keep up the good work.
$34
Anonymous
Keep up the good work
$34
Kellie Johns
Well done Marlee, proud of you x
$34
Anonymous
$34
Allison Bradbury
$34
Kristy
$34
Robert Evans
$34
Robert Evans
$33
Elizabeth Pettit
$33
Aunty Boris
Proud of you girls 🫶🏼
$33
Inara Reynolds
$33
Paige Marriott
$33
Amanda Hall
$33
Ebony Woods
$30
Anonymous
$28
Chloe Farrow
$28
Monica Aker
$28
Monica Aker
$25
Andie Mendham
$24
Sarah Ward
$24
Carrie Auker
$24
Carol Morgan
$24
Carrie Auker
$24
Rose Marschall
Go Elliot!
$24
Aunty Jodie & Uncle Steve
Dance your little heart out ❤️
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Therese Almond
$24
Millie Proctor
$24
Aunty Christine
Good luck Aunty Christine
$24
Charise Muskett
Dance your little heart out rockstar! Love Beau and Maeve xx
$24
Leah Suhr
Well done Hannah 🩷
$24
Trilby
$24
Teresa Flett
Love you. Keep dancing.x
$24
Natasha Davis
Love you
$24
Mel
$24
Anne-maree
Keep dancing Chelsea. You are doing an amazing job.
$24
Aimy Stocks
❤️❤️
$24
Evelyn Kent
$24
Jennaski C
$24
Anonymous
Good work Isobel!
$24
Nan & Pop
$24
Yvonne Newitt
Proud if you sweetheart. Love Nan and pop
$23
Sophie James
$23
Chantelle Jones
You little super star!
$23
Chantelle Jones
You rocks star
$23
Gabrielle Baker
Well done for using you talent to help others
$20
Katie Bolger
$20
Babcia
Keep up the great work
$20
Emily G
$20
Tracey Campbell
Well done Marlee & keep up the good work
$20
Tracey Campbell
Well done Dot
$20
Pop Richardson
$20
Caitlin Miller
Well done sweetie, what a beautiful thing to do xxx
$20
Claire Batchelor
I love your dancing! What you’re doing is amazing!
$17
Estelle Allie
$17
Natalie Vucica
$17
Natalie Vucica
$17
Kaylee Oakes
It’s only a small amount but I hope this helps reach your goal. ❤️
$17
Finn Rowland
$17
Natalie Vucica
$17
Natalie Vucica
$15
Nat
$15
Beatrice Rigby
$14
Anonymous
$13
Katherine
$12
Julia Smith
Enjoying watching your choreo Dot - hope it's a great month for you x
$12
Joelene Batratt
Goodluck beautiful ❤️
$12
Lyn Bruce
Have fun
$12
Nanna
So proud 💕
$12
Grace
Go Dottie!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
$12
Lynette Kenny
$12
Sharnie Strochnetter
$12
Kel Davis
$12
Maxine Barrow
$12
Kel Davis
$12
Blaire Benjamin
$12
Anonymous
$12
Gilly Tremayne
Love the moves Dot💕💕
$12
Joanne Mulvaney
$12
Sophie Pettit
$12
Cass Dowling
$12
Jodi Linnell
Go Rubes xx
$12
Nina
Go Dot!!
$12
Courtney
Great dancing for a great cause! Well done! 👏
$12
Chloe Woodhead
Go Addy 💕💕
$12
Mia Cantrell
$12
Trissa
Go Kronk Kids!!!! ❤️🥰
$12
Mandy Spaulding
Superstar xx
$12
The Big Dawg
$12
Chloe Farrow
$12
Kristy Dickson
$11
Dad
$10
Louise Stubs
$10
Dorothy Almond
$10
Shannon Mcdonald
Dance your little heart out gorgeous 💖
$10
Katie Bolger
From Poppy, great job Marlee
$10
Anna
Go Ava, you're a little Superstar!
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Anonymous
$9
Anonymous
$9
Amarni Benjamin
$9
Loe
Good job Blaire Blaire
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Sharnie Strochnetter
$6
Teresa
$6
Anonymous
$6
Pearl
$6
Teresa
$6
Anonymous
$6
Teresa
$6
Teresa Harris
$6
Tanya Tebb
$6
Sharnie Strochnetter
$5
Ange
Nice work G 👏
$2
Amarni Benjamin
Our Team Members
Cronk Kids
$195
Cass Dowling
$249
Hannah Hudson
$191
Sophie Pettit
$259
Marissa, Miranda & Millicent
$65
Gemma Lawler
$200
Elizabeth Pettit
$183
Ava C
$197
Sharnie Strochnetter
$25
Louise Stubs
$109
Isobel Nillsen
$178
Corinna Harris
$68
Ruby O'Halloran
$112
Amarni B
$161
Blaire B
$165
Addison B
$409
Ewalyn K
$192
Chelsea S
$408
Indy C
$161
Izzy H
$33
Elliot R
$493
Heidi L
$79
Harmonie L
$79
Inara R
$43
Melina T
$281
Alexa M
$177
Louise Stubs
Kiarna Nibbs
$343
Kate-Emily S
$89
Lily R
$204
Evelyn Kent
$174
Katie Bolger
$303
Dorothy Almond
$498
Chelsea S
$408
Kiarna Nibbs
$343
Katie Bolger
$303
Melina T
$281
Sophie Pettit
$259
Cass Dowling
$249
Lily R
$204
Gemma Lawler
$200
Ava C
$197
Cronk Kids
$195
Ewalyn K
$192
Hannah Hudson
$191
Elizabeth Pettit
$183
Isobel Nillsen
$178
Alexa M
$177
Evelyn Kent
$174
Blaire B
$165
Amarni B
$161
Indy C
$161
Ruby O'Halloran
$112
Louise Stubs
$109
Kate-Emily S
$89
Heidi L
$79
Harmonie L
$79
Corinna Harris
$68
Marissa, Miranda & Millicent
$65
Inara R
$43
Izzy H
$33
Sharnie Strochnetter
$25
Louise Stubs
$0
How Your Donation Helps
A global research team* worked with Ronald McDonald House to evaluate the impact of our House Program on families around the world. The following is a summary of those findings**.
Access to the best care
Our House Program makes it possible for families who travel long distances, to access the top children’s hospitals around the world.
Stronger mental health
Having a child in hospital can trigger clinical anxiety in parents. Our Houses provide families with the emotional, mental and practical support to better manage their stress so that they can be more actively involved in the care of their children.
Financial peace of mind
Ongoing medical bills, travel, and accommodation costs are a huge source of stress for many families. Our Houses offer accommodation at no cost, close to hospitals, to alleviate some of the burden.
Parents sleep better
Parents who sleep at one of our Houses have a better night’s rest than those that sleep at their child’s hospital bedside. This ensures they have the strength to support their child.
Children’s recovery
Having family and siblings close by, who are invested in a child’s care, can improve a hospitalised child’s recovery and treatment outcomes.
Positive hospital experience
Families who stay at a Ronald McDonald House find they have a more positive experience of hospital than those that stay elsewhere.
Families cope better
Having family together under one roof, including the support of experienced volunteers and other families, greatly improves a family’s ability to cope with having a child in hospital.
Safe, affordable alternative to hospital
Many high-risk pregnant women who are stable but need to be close to care, can now afford to stay close to care. This is also the case for parents who have a newborn in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Siblings cope better
Play is how children interact and make sense of the world. That’s why play areas are such an important part of our offering. They allow siblings to connect and cope more with the stress of a difficult situation.
* The global team of researchers was drawn from leading universities, including the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), George Washington University, the University of Chicago, as well as from top medical centres in Hong Kong; Sydney, Australia; the United Kingdom; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Cincinnati, U.S.; and Toronto, Canada.
** Findings taken from Ronald McDonald House Impact Research – the name for a suite of studies on the impact of Ronald McDonald House around the world. The summaries provided here provide a snapshot of the findings from each of the key Ronald McDonald House Impact studies.
CONTACT THE DANCE FOR SICK KIDS TEAM
If you have any questions about Dance for Sick Kids or need a hand with anything, please reach out. We're here to help!
In the spirit of reconciliation, Dance for Sick Kids respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands, skies and waterways where we work, live and dance. We honour their enduring connection to this land, its communities, and the surrounding waterways. We recognise and respect the diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples within the families we support, as well as our employees, volunteers, and supporters. We extend our deepest respects to their Cultures and to Elders past and present. We affirm that the land we stand on has always been, and will always remain, Aboriginal land.
Dance for Sick Kids welcomes people of all abilities, identities, and backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and safe space for everyone to participate and belong.
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