The North Ryde eFun Run for Youth Mental Health starts on Sunday 6 April and goes until Sunday 13 April inclusive. Why not join in and help raise funds for youth mental health?
The proceeds will go to Australian Rotary Health, for research into youth mental health and support programs and Macquarie University Lifespan Health & Wellbeing Research Centre's Cool Kids Program.
Entrants nominate a distance they will challenge themselves to cover during the week. You can walk, jog, run or ride a bike in their own time, at your own pace, individually or in a team over the week of the eFun Run.
Each entrant or team can seek sponsorship for their challenge from their families, friends and colleagues through the eFun Run website.
Have you Registered? Simply go to the website:
https://rotary-north-ryde-efun-run-for-youth-mental-health-2025.raiselysite.com/ and click on Sign Up.
There are some great prizes donated by MQ Sports and Aquatic Centre to be won for the highest amount raised for the eFun Run.
Entrants in the eFun Run must register online for a small fee and complete their individual challenge throughout the week of the 6-13April.
If you can't participate, please consider donating to the campaign or sponsoring one of the North Ryde Rotary team by clicking on the links sponsor a friend/donate on the website.
Planned Activities During the Week to help meet your challenge and also have some fun together:
1. A GUIDED WALK AROUND THE ROCKS.
The eFun Run starts on Sunday 6 April with a guided historical walk around the Rocks for those interested lead by our own historian, Bob Selinger OAM We are meeting at the MCA at 10am and will finish up for lunch at one of the many local cafes or pubs around the Rocks.
This is a great opportunity to build up some kms to reach your goal for the week and learn about the history of this part of Sydney.
Friends and family are most welcome to attend, there is no fee or registration requirements for this event, however if you wish to join us please let Bob Selinger know on mobile 0403003257 or email peternathan64@gmail.com
2. A DEDICATED PARKRUN AT MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY.
This year we are once again working in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Ryde and Macquarie Park. We have also partnered with Macquarie University Sports and Aquatic Centre and the Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Centre to support the Macquarie University Parkrun that will be held on Saturday 12 April.
It is a 5km Parkrun around the grounds of the University dedicated to raising funds for the Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Centre.
Members and friends of all clubs and the wider Rotary family are invited to come along and either volunteer on the day or participate in the Parkun.
It is a dress up fun day event and will also have activities such as facepainting with food and drink available at the cafes on site. Briefing is at 7.30a.m. with the Parkrun commencing at 8am. The whole event should be concluded around 11am.
If you would like to attend please register at through the QR code see here or on the flyer below. There is no fee to participate in the Parkrun but you can make a donation through the QR code or at the event.
If you like to run or walk in a group this is a great opportunity to promote Rotary and the work that we do whilst raising funds for mental health and working towards achieving your goal for the week!
For more information about the eFun Run contact eFun Run Coordinator Pam Wood mobile 0400803417 email: woodmal50@hotmail.com or President Garry Maloney mobile:0426230458 email: Garry.maloney@hotmail.com
North Ryde, N.S.W. 2113
Australia