983
PEOPLE
SIGNED UP SO FAR
33,000km
OF TRAINING
RECORDED
Over $46K
ALREADY RAISED FOR LIFESAVING RESEARCH
Help us create a brIght future
“SAHMRI is a collection of the BRIGHTest minds researching the biggest health challenges of our time.”
“In your darkest moments, SAHMRI shines a light of hope. From heart disease and premature babies, to COVID-19 – we’re at the forefront of world-class pioneering research.
“We need you to walk with us to create a BRIGHTer future for people facing disease and illness or living with disability.”
– Prof. Steve Wesselingh (Executive Director, SAHMRI)
Choose your
10-day challenge
(average 5km per day)
(average 7.5km per day)
You can complete your walking distance however you choose – spread out evenly over the 10 days, in two or three long treks, or anything in between.
3 steps to help
change lives
2 – Set up
Personalise your fundraising page and connect up to Strava to track your distance.
3 – Get training
We’ll be with you every step of the way, with dedicated training support and fundraising advice.
ABOUT sAHMRI
SAHMRI is SA’s only independent health and medical research institute, but has collaboration in its DNA. The institute works with SA’s three universities, public and private hospitals and industry. It has over 600 researchers working to solve the most pressing health challenges of our time, including COVID-19.
“My daughter, Emma, was born preterm, so our family knows the fears and anxieties that come with it.”
“As a perinatal researcher, I’m privileged to see another side of preterm birth – the team of professionals at SAHMRI dedicating their time, effort and expertise in the hope of saving other families from experiencing what we did.”
– Dr Amy Keir (SAHMRI Women and Kids Theme researcher and mother of a preterm daughter)
“MY DAUGHTER, EMMA, WAS BORN PRETERM, SO OUR FAMILY KNOWS THE FEARS AND ANXIETIES THAT COME WITH IT.”
“As a perinatal researcher, I’m privileged to see another side of preterm birth – the team of professionals at SAHMRI dedicating their time, effort and expertise in the hope of saving other families from experiencing what we did.”
– Dr Amy Keir (SAHMRI Women and Kids Theme researcher and mother of a preterm daughter)
Your questions answered
What support will I
get to help me complete
my challenge?
You’ll have a dedicated personal coach soon after you join us. They’ll be there to answer your questions, give advice and share both fundraising and training resources.
How will I track
my activity?
Your BRIGHT fundraising hub has been connected with Strava to help automate the tracking of your walk. If you have a Strava account, you can connect it to your BRIGHT fundraising hub once you’ve signed up.
For a team – do we
have to sign up at
the same time?
No. The first person to join up can create a team and share their chosen team name with the rest of the members. They can join when they’re ready.
Any other questions?
Check out our FAQs page – but if the answer’s not there, or if you’d prefer to chat to someone, get in touch!
We’ll be happy to help.
