By Mitchell Clarke
A Gembrook children’s fun run in its 18th year will be held later this month with all funds going directly to the Monash Children’s Hospital.
On Sunday 24 November, children between the ages of three and 12 years old will descend on Puffing Billy Station in Gembrook to run against Thomas the Tank Engine to raise vital money for childhood cancer.
Emerald and District Rotary have been holding the Kids Fun Run with Thomas events since 2002, raising $621,000 since its inception.
Other organisations who have previously received donations include the Starlight Foundation, Monash Health, End Polio Program and William Angliss hospital.
This year, participants will be separated into their age groups with three and four year olds set to run 150 metres, five and six year olds, 250 metres, seven and eight year olds, 850 metres while the nine-12 year olds will race 1200 metres.
Food stands, train and amusement rides, market stalls, face painting and live music will round out the entertainment.
Child registrations are $25 while rides with Thomas the Tank Engine are $5. All participants will receive a showbag and certificate.
To register, visit: www.kidsfunrunwiththomas.org.au or call 0408 769 491.
