Come together to support people with cancer on Sunday 5 October at Alexandra Gardens in Melbourne.
Olivia’s Walk and Run for Wellness is an annual event that raises awareness and vital funds for the wellness program at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre (ONJ Centre). The 10Km run, 5km run and walk will go around the Tan from Alexandra Gardens.
Let’s Get Physical and have a fun-filled meaningful day out together. This year’s event celebrates Dame Olivia Newton-John’s incredible legacy in ’80s theme.
Do it for Fun. Do it for Olivia. Do it for people with cancer.
Volunteers are invaluable to making the event as joyful as it is and bringing love & light to people with cancer. Come together on 5 October and choose to help with:
- Event Set-up: Work closely with the event crew to transform Alexandra Gardens to a welcoming event area.
- Registrations & check-in: Greet and check-in walkers on arrival and hand out their bibs.
- Course Marshal: Create a fun, friendly and safe event atmosphere and support walkers on the course.
- Merchandise: Get walkers dress the part and assist at the Merchandise tent.
- Activities: Bring the event to life and assist at activities at the Kids Zone or Hope Wall.
- Start Line: ensure everybody comes together in their allocated time wave and are ready to Walk for Wellness.
- Finish Line: Celebrate walker’s achievement and hand out medals, direct walkers to activities and activations in the event village.
The average shift duration is 4-6 hours. You can easily choose your preferred shift time and role after filling out the registration form.
We look forward to having you on the team in October!