Kids

What is fit4fun?

fit4fun is a fun program run by the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation. It's something you can do with your class, school, after school group or family. You get to eat healthy food, get active, have fun, and help sick kids at the same time! You can also win heaps of great prizes!

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How does it work?

fit4fun is run during one week in May - your teacher or group leader will let you know which week. Then just follow these three steps.

  • During your fit4fun week, set one healthy activity goal and one physical activity goal. For example, your physical activity goal might be - to play soccer for one hour every day, and your healthy eating goal could be - to eat an apple every day.
  • Ask your family and friends to sponsor you to motivate you to achieve your goals. You can tell them that the money you raise will help the Children's Nutrition Research Centre. Plus you could win some great prizes for your efforts too.
  • Once you've completed your fit4fun week, collect the money and hand in to your teacher to win great prizes.

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What information do I get?

To help you participate in fit4fun, you will receive your very own fit4fun pack containing:

  • a Big Deal Contract
  • a letter to give to Mum and Dad explaining all about fit4fun
  • fit4fun AAC Wristband (just like the kids in hospital wear)
  • Healthy information from fit4fun partners.



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Prizes for participating in fit4fun

By participating in fit4fun both schools and participants have the chance to win loads of fantastic prizes. Prizes are awarded in two categories.

Schools

  • Highest Fundraising School (per head of students)- to receive the fit4fun perpetual trophy.
  • Lucky Draw School.

Individuals

  • Highest Individual Fundraiser - to receive the fit4fun perpetual trophy.
  • Highly Commended Fundraisers.
  • Incentive prizes - The higher the amount of money raised, the more valuable the prizes are!

2008 fit4fun prizes

Up to $10
Certificate of Appreciation + tattoo or lanyard
$11-$29
Certificate of Appreciation + Working Wonders dog tag
$30-$59
Certificate of Appreciation + fit4fun medal + fit4fun cap + Working Wonders bouncy ball
$60-$99
Certificate of Appreciation + fit4fun medal + Toothtunes musical toothbrush
$100-$199
Certificate of Appreciation+ fit4fun medal+ Australia Zoo Crocodile Hunter wrist watch
$200-$349
Certificate of Appreciation + fit4fun medal+ mp3 player
$350-$499
Certificate of Appreciation + fit4fun medal+ Australia Zoo Camping Pack (Australia Zoo Tent, Steve Irwin Camp Chair and Steve Irwin Backpack)
$500-$749
Certificate of Appreciation + fit4fun medal+ push scooter
$750-$999
Certificate of Appreciation + fit4fun medal + trampoline (family size)
$1000 +
Certificate of Appreciation + fit4fun medal + Mongoose Bike


Please note: In the event prize items run out, a substitute prize of the same or higher value will be awarded.

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Sponsorship and Fundraising ideas

Ask as many people to sponsor you as possible, such as aunts and uncles, grandparents, neighbours, brothers, sisters and cousins, or even local business people, doorknock in your neighbourhood (with adult supervision) or ask your teacher about having a fundraising event at your school.

Some suggestions to get you started are:

  • Gold coin free dress day
  • Build a coin line
  • Have a "Healthy eating stall" at the tuckshop
  • Guessing competition - How many almonds or corn kernels in a jar.

Important Reminders!

  • Remember to always say thank you, whether or not someone can sponsor you or donate.
  • If people are unable to sponsor you, they might donate instead.
  • Donations are tax-deductible and receipts can be supplied.
  • Information about fit4fun and where the funds will go is in your Big Deal Contract.
  • Sponsoring is easy! All Bank of Queensland branches will accept fit4fun deposits and funds can be deposited online.

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