EVENTS

Here at the Balin Stewart Foundation we are passionate about changing the culture currently plaging our youth, and are dedicated to creating a positive impact in our community. Your support can help us achieve our goals and bring about meaningful change.

Throughout the year, we host a variety of events and fundraisers. Your participation and support at these events mean the world to us. We deeply appreciate each and every one of you for your ongoing efforts to promote education and drive change, ensuring that no other family has to endure such suffering again.

JANUARY 2025

The Annual Walk For Balin

Join Us for the Annual Walk for Balin

This year on January 18th, we will come together for the Annual Walk for Balin. This significant day, while filled with poignant memories for Michael and Kerri-Lyn, also stands as a powerful tribute to Balin’s life and legacy.

  • Date: January 18th
  • Time:  3:30pm for a 4:00pm Start
  • Starting Point: Kawana Surf Club
  • Ending Point: Balin’s Memorial Tree at La Balsa Park
  • Distance: 5km
  • Attire: White shirts
  • Cost: Free
  • Join the Walk: Lace up your walking shoes and join us for the 5km walk. Whether you walk the entire distance or join us partway, your presence makes a difference.
  • Wear White: Don your white shirt as a symbol of peace and remembrance. This visual unity underscores our shared commitment to the cause.
  • Spread the Word: Share the event with friends, family, and on social media. The more people who participate, the stronger our collective voice.
  • Donate: Contributions help fund our ongoing efforts to raise awareness about knife crime and support educational programs.

The walk begins at Kawana Surf Club and spans a 5km route to Balin’s Memorial Tree at La Balsa Park. As we walk, we wear our white shirts with pride, symbolizing unity, remembrance, and hope. This event is not only a commemoration of Balin’s life but also a communal effort to raise awareness and promote change.

Join Us 

We invite everyone to participate in this free family community event. Bring your family, friends & a blanket/chair to relax and enjoy the live music after the walk.

Our merchandise tent will be onsite along with other food & refreshment stalls.

Together, we can honor Balin’s memory, support Michael and Kerri-Lyn, and work towards a brighter, safer future for our youth.

Making a Difference

The Annual Walk for Balin is more than a memorial; it’s a catalyst for change. Each step we take is a step towards a safer community, free from the shadow of knife violence. Your participation helps keep Balin’s spirit alive and supports the vital work we do in his name.