Two Feet & A Heartbeat

Saturday 18 October 2025 | 08:00 AM

HeartKids are champions of the heart as Australia’s leading Childhood-onset Heart Disease (CoHD) charity, and the only not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and advocating for families impacted by CoHD. We bring care, connection, and compassion to those living with CoHD. As CoHD is for life we’re a companion for every step of the journey, making holistic care possible with access to tailored information, resources, and support.

Did you know:

• Every 3 hours a baby is born with CoHD. That’s 8 babies a day whose family’s lives have been changed in a heartbeat.
• Each week, four precious lives are lost to CoHD. Nationwide, it is the leading cause of death in infants under 12 months.

Those keen to take on a greater challenge can choose to do the course twice, and tackle 8km in recognition of the eight babies born with a CoHD each day.

Participants walk side by side with HeartKids families and every walker carries a coloured flag.

• Blue is carried by those living with CoHD
• Red is carried by those walking in support
• White is carried by those walking in memory of a Heart Angel (a deceased loved one)

Pack a picnic rug or chairs and stay to enjoy a morning of connection and family-friendly activities.

Getting there

Consider using public transport or active travel. Plan your trip with Translink's journey planner.

Parking may be limited. For metered parking, use the EasyPark app to start, end, and extend your parking direct from your phone to avoid fines. For more information visit City of Gold Coast's Parking page.

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