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iSTEP: 10-Year-Old Schoolgirls launch iSTEP- 38km Endurance Walk for the Royal Children's Hospital

On the weekend of October 17-18 , we will be attempting a 38km endurance walk from St Kilda to Frankston pier to raise vital funds for the Royal Children's Hospital! Every child deserves the simple joy of just being a kid. The children at the hospital do not get to choose the challenges they are facing. On any given floor of The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, there are brave little fighters who are missing out on those everyday moments while facing the biggest battles of their lives. We woke up today healthy, with working legs and clear lungs. We realised that our health is a privilege. A privilege that hundreds of children down at Parkville are fighting for every single day and we couldn't just sit by and do nothing with that realisation. We want to use the energy and health that we are blessed with to make a real difference for them. That is why we are taking on this challenge- Our goal is to raise $6300 -and with $4,130 already raised, we’re turning every kilometre into hope! Thankyou for supporting us and helping us turn 38km into something meaningful for children who needs it most. Aneel, Thesara and Rei

Update
10 Sep 2026
Welcome to the iSTEP Challenge, Rei! 👟💚 So happy to have you stepping with us! 💪😍
Update
02 Sep 2026
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we’ve not only reached our $3,800 target, we’ve blown past it to $4,070 and we’re still going strong. This is more than a number. It’s hope, support, and real change made possible by each of you. We are deeply humbled and so grateful for our community. Let’s keep this momentum going and see how much further we can take this. Every contribution counts. With heartfelt thanks, Ana, Dinali, Aneel and Thesara
Update
27 Aug 2026
Hi, I’m Thesara. You might be wondering why I’m doing this fundraiser. Well, I’ve always liked helping people, and I wanted to do something meaningful to help kids who are going through a really difficult time. Help us support a great cause through my fundraising activity. Every donation makes a difference!
Update
27 Aug 2026
As a mum, I have to admit that I feel a little anxious about our kids taking on a 38-kilometre walk. To support her and better understand the challenge, I walked 10 kilometres myself this morning—at an average pace of 5 kilometres per hour! This has given me an even greater appreciation of the challenge Aneel and Thesara is preparing for, and we are incredibly proud of their determination. Thank you to everyone supporting iSTEP fundraiser for the Royal Children’s Hospital.
Update
24 Aug 2026
A heartfelt thank you to our school Principal, Mr Frank Catalano, for his incredible support, encouragement and guidance. His belief in Aneel and her challenge has played such an important part in making this journey possible. We are truly grateful for his support. ❤️
Update
24 Aug 2026
Aneel has had a very busy few days! Between keeping up with her studies, training in gymnastics, and preparing for her cross-country events, she definitely keeps herself on her toes. This was taken today, just after Aneel finished competing(amazing support and teamwork from BUGS!) at the Eclipse Gymnastics Competition in Ringwood. ❤️
Update
23 Aug 2026
Yesterday Aneel smashed her personal goal by running and walking an incredible 7.5 km in total- a fantastic effort that brings us even closer to our fundraising target!
Update
22 Aug 2026
Hey guys! Our second intensive training just started today!
Update
15 Aug 2026
🎉Wow! In less than 24 hours, our amazing circle has rallied to push Aneel to $900 for the Royal Children’s Hospital - thank you all! 🏥❤️
Update
15 Aug 2026
🏆 JELLS PARKRUN CRUSHED! 🏆Aneel just smashed the 5 km Jells Park course in 33 minutes flat this morning! 🏃‍♀️💨Her stamina is locked in.

iSTEP Challenge

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Oral Surgeon @ Moorabbin & Caroline Springs
Fri, 11 Sep 2026
$ 500
Good luck and Well done!
Good luck and Well done!
$ 500
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Zoe & Ruby BUGS
Tue, 8 Sep 2026
$ 50
Great work Abbie! We're so proud of you :)
Great work Abbie! We're so proud of you :)
$ 50
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Anonymous
Tue, 8 Sep 2026
$ 10
$ 10
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Chandra Muthu
Wed, 2 Sep 2026
$ 50
All the very best, Aneel! Proud of your initiative in doing this walk for a great cause.
All the very best, Aneel! Proud of your initiative in doing this walk for a great cause.
$ 50
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Clearworld Holdings Pty Ltd
Wed, 2 Sep 2026
$ 500
This is a great initiative, and as Clearworld Holdings, we’re very happy to be a part of this meaningful cause. We wish Thesara all the very best with the charity walk and hope she reaches her fundraising goal. It’s wonderful to see her taking on this challenge and supporting such a worthy cause. We’re proud to support her and wish her every success with the walk!
This is a great initiative, and as Clearworld Holdings, we’re very happy to be a part of this meaningful cause. We wish Thesara all the very best with the charity walk and hope she reaches her fundraising goal. It’s wonderful to see her taking on this challenge and supporting such a worthy cause. We’re proud to support her and wish her every success with the walk!
$ 500
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Berwick Endodontics
Tue, 1 Sep 2026
$ 250
All the best Aneel and Thesara! From all of the team at Malvern and Berwick Endo :)
All the best Aneel and Thesara! From all of the team at Malvern and Berwick Endo :)
$ 250
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HARSHA Karunaratna
Sun, 30 Aug 2026
$ 50
MY dear Thesara wish you all the very best,
MY dear Thesara wish you all the very best,
$ 50
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Jyotsna Jayant
Sat, 29 Aug 2026
$ 35
All the best Aneel! God bless!
All the best Aneel! God bless!
$ 35
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Shanela Jayatillake
Sat, 29 Aug 2026
$ 50
Good luck & great work Tesara!
Good luck & great work Tesara!
$ 50
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Matt & Jodie
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
$ 50
Well done Thesara👏❤️
Well done Thesara👏❤️
$ 50
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The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation