Community fundraising is a great way to raise funds and awareness to support the KU Marcia Burgess Foundation. We hope you’ll be inspired by these stories that have helped to make an impact while doing something they love.

KU Board Member, Janet Verden, along with three friends, raised a massive $9,180 on GoFundaise for KU Marcia Burgess Foundation.

The team set themselves a challenge to walk 120km over six-days on the Larapinta Trail in the Western MacDonnell region of Central Australia in September 2022.

“Seeing the value of early childhood education first hand and the impact KU had on my children, made me want to join the KU Board in 2011 and I’m privileged to still be a Member today,” says Janet.

“During my time at KU, I became aware and saddened that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are 2.5 times as likely as other children to be developmentally disadvantaged when they start school. By providing access to quality early childhood education, it is one important way to help address this issue,” she says.

Jane Robinson, KU’s General Manager, People Services & IT and her newlywed husband Christopher Beech, raised $1,750 when they nominated KU Marcia Burgess Foundation as one of their charities to receive donations in lieu of wedding gifts.

“Chris and I were delighted to have the opportunity to support the important and wonderful work that the KU Marcia Burgess Foundation does in advancing social impact initiatives at KU,” says Jane.

“Working at KU is a very special opportunity, and the KU Marcia Burgess Foundation is one of the reasons why I love the work I do at KU,” she says.

Whether it’s a special occasion, a personal challenge, a community or workplace fundraising event, you can make a big difference by nominating KU Marcia Burgess Foundation when you register your event at gofundraise.com.au.

Love a fitness challenge?

KU Marcia Burgess Foundation is making it easier for you to make the KU difference while doing something for yourself!

Simply browse the dozens of challenge events on offer, choose the one you or your team of friends want to join, and select KU Marcia Burgess Foundation as your charity of choice. It’s easy.

You’ll be helping us to grow programs that:

  • improve access to early education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children,
  • provide culturally safe and positive learning experiences, and
  • support children with additional needs to access vital health assessments and allied health services.

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