West End Mighty River Run
Fasten your lifejackets, fire up your outboards and get ready to ‘cruise for a cause’, when the state’s largest and longest floating fundraiser hits the Murray River once again…
In 2009, the event saw a flotilla of boats, carrying more than 100 enthusiastic passengers, travelling along some of the state's most spectacular stretches of river - all to raise money for South Australian kids living with disabilities. The five-day journey was a swimming success, casting off at Blanchetown and cruising through Waikerie, Loxton, Berri, Chowilla Station, and up to the New South Wales border before concluding in Renmark. 
The big-hearted boaties raised about $80,000 for Novita, while enjoying the fun and entertainment such as water sports, wine tasting, tours and a gala dinner.
The Mighty River Run is the brainchild of great mates and passionate Novita ambassadors, John Riddell and Jason 'Snowy' Carter, who saw an opportunity to combine their love of the Murray River with their support for Novita's kids.
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Register your interest for the 2010 Mighty River Run now:
For information about entry fees, team donations and boat requirements download the:
Further information about the 2010 Run will be released shortly. To receive information as it becomes available, register your details with Novita Marketing today. Email events@novita.org.au or call (08) 8243 8225.
Proudly supported by:
The West End Community Fund
Who is it all for?
Celebrating 70 years in 2009, Novita Children’s Services was originally established in 1939 as the Crippled Children’s Association, to support SA kids living with polio.
Today, Novita is one of South Australia’s premier children’s charities, providing essential equipment, therapy and family support services – free of charge – to more than 1,300 local kids living with physical disabilities and acquired brain injuries.
All money raised through the Mighty River Run will help Novita to continue its life changing work with some of South Australia’s true ‘little stars’.