River's Race 2026

River's Race 2026

I'm taking part in River's Race to raise funds for Children's Cancer Institute

River's Race is a community event in loving memory of River Watkins - and for all kids with DMG/DIPG.

River was diagnosed with DMG/DIPG a month before his 8th birthday. Devastatingly, River passed away less than 3 weeks after his diagnosis in the early hours of the morning after his birthday.

DMG/DIPG has been described as the Mt Everest of cancers. Occurring in the midline of the brain and infiltrating the surrounding healthy tissue, these tumours are inoperable and untreatable. A finding of DMG/DIPG is the worst possible diagnosis for a child and their family as there is no hope – families are generally told to go home and make memories and the median survival time is 9 months.

While there is no cure for DMG/DIPG, Children's Cancer Institute are making major inroads. For the first time ever, there is hope on the horizon for the families of children diagnosed with this disease. Let’s close the funding gap and change the future of kids with DMG.

Please DONATE TODAY!

Thank you to my Sponsors

$25

Dell Nainby

$1.35k

Chantal Dellavalle

Merch profits + bake sale

$540

Mosman Dental

Dear Chantal, Rob and Coco, Sending you all our love. We’re honoured to support River’s Race, remembering River and supporting the vital childhood cancer research you’re helping bring attention to. With love, The Mosman Dental Centre team

$106.75

The Karius Family

$200

Kellie, Ben & William Larkin

We’re so proud of you for raising awareness and sharing River’s story to help others. Your hard work and dedication is truly inspiring. xxx

$105.55

Krahe Family

To Coco’s family, with love from Amarni’s family x

$106.75

Ailbhe

$269.13

Colgan Family

You are inspiring. River will never be forgotten. ❤️

$106.75

Lidbury Family

❤️

$55.95

Ariel Mace

$269.13

Candice Chapman

Love our Family to yours.xxx

$55.95

Kasia Baker

$54.75

Stacey Harley

Wish I could be there this weekend to support you all but hope it’s an amazing day filled with love for River. ❤️

$10.04k

Rob, Chantal & Coco

For our Rivvy 💙💛

$106.75

Paul O'keeffe

$540

Paul Payne

All the best to you and family Chantal.

$106.75

Suzanne

❤️❤️❤️

$516

Anonymous

❤️

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