Lace Up and Walk for Sick Kids: RMHC Sydney’s PAWS Campaign Returns
The annual PAWS for Sick Kids campaign is officially returning for its sixth year! High-profile ambassadors like Krissy Marsh (The Real Housewives of Sydney) and social media’s favourite local Lab, Romeo, are leading the charge to get Australians out walking their pups this July to support Ronald McDonald House Sydney (RMHC).
The peer-to-peer fundraiser challenges dog owners nationwide to choose their distance—31km, 100km, or 200km— and clock up the kilometres with their four-legged friends by their side. Every dollar raised directly impacts the 31-room Randwick House, which costs $190 per night per family to operate, ensuring families of sick and injured children have a free, supportive place to stay alongside hot meals and educational programs.
Meet the Champions Inspiring the Walk
"I know animals bring enormous amounts of joy, and it is so heart-warming to see the children's faces light up when they see the dogs. RMHC Sydney is a great, unique charity that you can really get hands-on with." — Krissy Marsh, RMHC Ambassador (who also donates 100% of the profits from The Real Krissy Marsh Cookbook directly to the Randwick House).
"Paws for Sick Kids is a fundraiser very close to my heart. Romeo and I have been participating since he was a small pup. I’ve seen first-hand the incredible work Ronald McDonald House Charities does in supporting families during some of the hardest times in their lives."
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| Campaign champions Melissa Underwood and Romeo the Fab Lab |
"The care, comfort and sense of community they provide is truly remarkable.
Being part of Paws for Sick Kids each year is my way of giving back to an organisation that makes such a meaningful difference, while helping bring a little happiness and comfort to children and their families when they need it most." — Melissa Underwood, paw-rent to Romeo the Fab Lab.
Melissa, her husband, and Romeo are long-time champions of the house, having also completed the RMHC CEO Walk in My Shoes and cooked for families via the Home for Dinner program.
How It Works & The Perks
✔ The Rewards: Once you raise your first $20, you’ll receive a FREE PAWS Welcome Pack, an exclusive PAWS bandana, plus a 1 in 4 chance to WIN a $100 Ampol Petrol Voucher*.
✔ More Than a Roof: While accommodation is vital, the House also focuses on providing at least one quality meal per day for families, regularly welcoming chefs, food partners, and corporate groups to come in and cook for guests through their Home for Dinners initiative.
✔ A Network of Care: Beyond the Randwick House, support extends through two Ronald McDonald Family Room Programs located within Sydney Children's Hospital and Wollongong Hospital, as well as the Ronald McDonald Learning Program, which supports children from kindergarten to Year 12 with a range of educational services.
Walk with purpose, fundraise with heart, and make every step count! Every step you take helps keep families close when it matters most.
Ready to make your steps count this July?
Join the challenge, create your profile, and grab your welcome rewards by registering today at the official
