VSK 24-Hour Challenge 2021 | 24 Hour Challenge

Goal Raised of

Raised

May 2021

A 24-hour challenge, raising funds for 24-hour hospice care.

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2021 24 Hour Challenge a great success! We were thrilled to raise over $700,000!

Stay tuned for details of the 2022 event coming soon.

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960 Individuals
26 Teams - Onsite
13 Teams - Virtual

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Thirteen-year-old Steph has been in and out of hos

Thirteen-year-old Steph has been in and out of hospital her whole life. At 10-weeks-old Steph was diagnosed with nystagmus. Then after years of extensive nerve damage, the family received news that she has mitochondrial disease, a debilitating and potentially fatal condition.

Thanks to the incredible generosity from across our Very Special Kids community, Steph and her family have access to tailored support through counselling, advocacy, networking and peer activities which has helped everyone cope through the daily challenges of her illness. Steph also stays at our children’s hospice where she enjoys taking part in sensory and visual therapies while being cared for by our multidisciplinary team. ❤️

Read more of Steph’s story at the link in our bio.

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“I want to be a leader of my school because my f

“I want to be a leader of my school because my future job might need me to be a leader. I want other kids like me to know that there are no limits to life and to always have fun.”

Very Special child, Noah, is proof that leaders come in all shapes and sizes. The 11-year-old, who was born with Mitochondrial disease, will be starting his new school year with the distinguished title of School Captain! Congratulations on this big achievement Noah, you are an inspiration to everyone in the Very Special Kids community! 👏

Learn more about the importance of representation and the exciting year Noah has planned as School Captain. Link in bio.

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📣Registrations are open for the Autumn Classic!

📣Registrations are open for the Autumn Classic!📣
Get your team together and join Melbourne's cycling community as they compete for the title of highest fundraiser, podium places and ultimate bragging rights! 🚴🏆

Together we are aiming to raise $250,000 to continue providing specialist care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. For more information, head to the link in our bio ☝️

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Did you know Very Special Kids has our very own th

Did you know Very Special Kids has our very own therapy support dog? Meet Jaffa, a labrador retriever who brings many smiles to the faces of everyone who meets her – children, families, staff and volunteers alike.

Over the past year, Jaffa has calmly and loyally provided much needed support for children facing physical, intellectual, sensory, social and emotional challenges. She has inspired children reluctant to get out of bed, to go for a walk and has even helped kids turn the pages of their books!

We love having Jaffa as a valued member of the Very Special Kids team! Share a story of a pet that brings joy to your life in the comments below. 💕

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Students from Broadford Primary School were hard a

Students from Broadford Primary School were hard at work before the school holidays!

George, who is the big brother to very special child Emmy, organised a fundraiser at his school to raise money for our services. Together with the help of his classmates, they raised $89 for Very Special Kids selling handmade gifts, an incredible contribution that will help support more families like George and Emmy’s to receive holistic palliative care across Victoria.

Thank you, George, for your incredible initiative, we are very thankful to have champions like you raising awareness for Very Special Kids. ❤️

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