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May 22, 2025

As the Million Paws Walk takes its last lap, other charity fundraising events face serious challenges

Matthew Wade, La Trobe University; Catherine Palmer, Torrens University Australia; Kevin Filo, Griffith University, and Nicholas Hookway, University of Tasmania

After some 30 years and thousands of wagging tails, the Million Paws Walk takes its final steps, revealing a deeper crisis threatening Australia’s charities.

Participants warm up at Federation Square ahead of the 5k Run Melbourne event in 2018. AAP Image/Penny Stephens

August 31, 2021

Australian charities are struggling with the loss of fun runs and other ‘fitness philanthropy’ events

Matthew Wade, La Trobe University; Catherine Palmer, University of Tasmania; Kevin Filo, Griffith University, and Nicholas Hookway, University of Tasmania

Australians love mass sporting events and raising money for charity. Under COVID, these activities have taken a major blow.

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