Walk Location Details

We extend an invitation to you, your family & friends to join us for Choosing Hope - a walk of honour & remembrance in support of bereaved families.

Come together with us for a meaningful afternoon during Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness month. Participants will embark on a gentle stroll followed by a special remembrance service.

Upon registering online, you will receive an optional online fundraising page. We encourage you to contribute by raising funds in support of Bears Of Hope Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, enabling us to continue our vital work.

Refer to our Fundraising Guidelines for fundraising terms & details on eligibility to receive a complimentary personalised Choosing Hope T-shirt to wear on your walk!!

Pre-registration is essential to assist with event planning.

***Please note that T-shirt and Hat Orders made after September 30th cannot be guaranteed to arrive in time for the walk. ***

For our Victorian locations we are offering a more casual event and please ask that you BYO a chair or picnic rug for after the walk! 


Ticketing Details

Online (Pre-Sale) Tickets Adults $20 | Children (3-17) $5 | Children (0-2) FOC
On The Day Tickets Adults $25 | Children (3-17) $10 | Children (0-2) FOC
Pre-Sales Close

Sunday 6th October – for Central Coast, Laurieton & Melbourne
Sunday 13th October – for Orange & Perth
Sunday 20th October – for Sydney & Geelong

On the Day Tickets

Check your location for on the day ticket sales timing.

Enquiries choosinghope@bearsofhope.org.au
 

Event Locations & Details

New South Wales - (4 Locations)
 

Sydney, NSW

Register
Date Sunday 27th October 2024
Time Check-in from 12:00pm. Walk starts at 1:30pm
Start & Finish Peel Reserve, 22 Alkoomie St, The Ponds
Walk Distance 2.1kms / approx. 20-25 minutes
Walk Type Walking path, mostly flat.
Walk Map Download here
 

Central Coast, NSW

Register
Date Saturday 12th October 2024
Time Check-in from 2pm. Walk starts at 3pm.
Start & Finish Start: Saltwater Reserve, Long Jetty
Finish: Picnic Point, The Entrance
Walk Distance 3.7kms | approx. 35-45 minutes
Walk Type Mostly flat, one small incline.
Walk Map Download here
Special Notes Complimentary shuttle bus back to start location after service concludes.
 

Orange, NSW

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Date Saturday 19th October 2024
Time Check-in from 12:30pm. Walk starts at 1:30pm
Start & Finish Orange Botanic Gardens – Heritage Rose Garden (15)
Walk Distance 1.6kms / approx. 20 mins
Walk Type Gentle sloping walkways, pram & family friendly
Walk Map Download here
 

Laurieton, NSW

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Date Sunday 13th October 2024
Time Check-in from 12:30pm. Walk starts at 1:30pm
Start & Finish Laurieton United Services Club – Riverfront Area
Walk Distance 2.2kms / approx. 30 minutes
Walk Type Flat, on pathways.
Walk Map Download here
 
Victoria - (2 Locations)
 

Melbourne, VIC

Cancelled

Unfortunately due to illness, our Melbourne Choosing Hope walk has been cancelled for this weekend.All ticket holders have been contacted with options via email. Our next Choosing Hope walk will be in Geelong on October 27th visit www.choosinghope.com.au for more details.

Date Sunday 13th October 2024
Time Check-in from 10:00am. Walk starts at 11:00am
Start & Finish Braeside Park (Between Ibis & Robin Carparks)

Due to Jells Park undergoing track maintenance a similar location was chosen for 2024.

Walk Distance 3.4 kms / approx. 45 minutes
Walk Type
Walk Map Download here
 

Geelong, VIC

Register
Date Sunday 27th October 2024
Time Check-in from 12:30pm. Walk starts at 1:30pm
Start & Finish Eastern Park – Start/finish location to be advised!
Walk Distance 2.3kms / approx. 30-35 minutes
Walk Type
Walk Map Download here
 
Western Australia - (1 Location)
 

Perth, WA

Register
Date Sunday, 20th October 2024
Time Check-in from 9:00am. Walk starts at 10:00am
Start & Finish Manning Park – ‘The Grove Of Trees’
Walk Distance 1.7kms / Approx. 20 mins
Walk Type Flat Walking on pathways
Walk Map Download here