Mary’s House Walk 2025 had a record number of 1,350 people taking part and showing how much they care, standing in solidarity with women and children escaping domestic and family violence.
The importance of this number must never be underestimated, recognition of the women and children who need us and who know their community supports them.
Rotarians of the Bradfield region cooked up a storm with a free sausage sizzle, Rydges in North Sydney provided food and refreshments, and the NSW Police Band entertained the community.
A lot of parents, teachers and students from North Shore schools attended the walk along with community service clubs, sports teams, corporate partners, families, frontline services, and representatives from all levels of government and Mary’s House volunteers.
Days before the Walk, Mary’s House received a call from a generous donor who shared that ‘safety for women and children is not a privilege, it’s a right.’ The donor not only pledged to match every dollar raised by registered walkers but went even further, increasing their gift to an extraordinary $40,000, bringing the amount raised by the event to more than $200,000.
Mary’s House wants to thank everyone who walked, volunteered, donated, raised funds, provided in-kind support, or spoke up to say no to domestic and family violence.
