JOIN THE
BRIGHT
WALK
The BRIGHT Walk will be back in 2022 as a new and epic 21km walking challenge to raise money for lifesaving medical research at SAHMRI. Share your details now and be the first to hear when we launch registration.
BE THE FIRST TO KNOW
Share your details here and we’ll let you know as soon as registration for the BRIGHT Walk opens!
EARN YOUR BRIGHT GEAR
You can earn all these exclusive goodies as your fundraised dollars mount up – from a BRIGHT buff when you donate to yourself during registration, to a brilliant bottle when you reach $1,000!
“I love the fact that, through my research at SAHMRI, I get to find ways to make life better for children and that my work not only helps pregnant women and babies here in Australia, but it’s read and used around the world.
“I’m proud of what we do, and I want the community to understand how important our work is and how important they are to make sure we can keep doing it.”
What?
The BRIGHT Walk is a powerful, illuminated, one night experience which challenges you to walk 21km at night in the middle of winter.
When and where?
The event will take place on the night of Saturday 23 July 2022 in Adelaide, to coincide with Illuminate Adelaide.
Why?
To raise funds to help SAHMRI’s BRIGHT and brilliant researchers create a brighter future for the people we love.
THE DIFFERENCE YOU’LL MAKE
The money you raise by taking part in the BRIGHT Walk will push our researchers at SAHMRI another step closer to the next life-changing discovery, another step closer to a brighter future. It will help us develop pilot projects, it will help us leverage support from national funding bodies, and it will give a boost to early and mid-career researchers.
Researchers such as Eugene Warrior, the Senior Engagement and Knowledge Broker within the Aboriginal Health Equity Theme. Eugene’s work is work is all about connecting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to research and services, ultimately helping to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous health. He’s keen to be involved in the BRIGHT Walk in July:
“I think it’s a great event. Raising awareness of the phenomenal work being done at SAHMRI, as well as funds to support it into the future, is crucial for our state.“
3 STEPS TO SUPPORT
OUR RESEARCH
Join us
Sign up on your own, or team up with your mates to create your own BRIGHT Walk party!
Set up
Customise your personal fundraising page and connect it up to Strava to track your training walks.
Get training
Get yourself in shape ready for the big night on 23 July, and ask your friends and family to sponsor you.
A NIGHT TO
REMEMBER
The BRIGHT Walk will be taking place during Illuminate Adelaide, when a spectacular display of lighting installations celebrating innovation, art, light, music and technology will be set up across the city. The route will take you past a number of the Illuminate installations, as well as some exciting extras created exclusively for this event.
You can read more about Illuminate Adelaide here.
WHAT YOU’LL GET
Premium shirt
Once you’ve fundraised $500 or more, you’ll be sent this money-can’t-buy shirt to wear proudly on 23 July.
Tips & support
We’ll be with you at every step with fundraising and training tips, plus some handy resources to help you smash your challenge.
Badges & rewards
You’ll earn real rewards and virtual badges as your fundraising total grows, including an exclusive BRIGHT Walk medal.
WHAT IS SAHMRI?
SAHMRI is South Australia’s independent, not-for-profit health and medical research institute.
We believe in a healthier future for all Australians. We listen to the needs of our communities to deliver research that changes the way healthcare is delivered. Through research excellence, innovation and strategic partnerships, we turn discoveries in health and medical research into impact for the community to improve their lives and the health of all Australians.
SAHMRI’s headquarters is in the heart of Adelaide BioMed City – the largest health and medical research precinct in the Southern Hemisphere. It is currently home to around 700 researchers, partners, students and support staff. They are all committed to transforming innovative health and medical research into tangible health benefits for our community.
You can learn more about SAHMRI here.
YOUR QUESTIONS
ANSWERED
How much will it cost to take part?
The registration fee for the BRIGHT Walk will vary according to the date you sign up. Register early and take advantage of our special launch price of $50!
What support will I get once I’ve signed up?
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 the money raised be used?
The money you raise on the BRIGHT Walk will help SAHMRI’s BRIGHT and brilliant researchers create a brighter future for the people we love.
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?
Feel free to get in touch using our online form, phone or email – we’ll be happy to help!
