This Friday, 31 October 2025, Australians will unite for Day for Daniel, the nation's largest child safety awareness event and the Daniel Morcombe Foundation's biggest annual fundraiser.
The day honours the life of Daniel Morcombe, a 13-year-old boy who was tragically abducted and murdered on the Sunshine Coast. His legacy lives on through the Foundation, founded by his parents, Bruce and Denise, to honour Daniel and help prevent other children from suffering the same fate.
The Foundation provides free personal safety education, supports families, educators, and crime victims, and promotes lifelong well-being.
Since 2019, The Lott by Golden Casket has proudly supported the Foundation and this year, some of our retailers are joining the effort.
They'll decorate their stores with the Foundation's merchandise, wear red, collect donations through our official fundraiser, share child safety resources with customers, and some will participate in the Walk for Daniel on the Sunshine Coast.
How You Can Get Involved
Wear Red
Red is the colour Daniel wore when he went missing and now represents child safety in Australia. Wearing red is a powerful way to pay tribute and show your support.
Educate Yourself and Others
Visit the Daniel Morcombe Foundation website for free resources to help children stay safe and empower adults to support them.
Join the Walk for Daniel
Take part in the community walk that marks Day for Daniel and symbolises the journey Daniel never got to complete.
Date: Friday, 31 October 2025
Time: 6am to 9am
Route: Suncoast Christian College, Woombye to Briggs Park, Palmwoods (4km)
Parking: Palmwoods Warriors Football Club, with shuttle buses from 5:45am
Extras: Coffee, food, and pets welcome (note: pets are not allowed on buses)
Bring: Water bottle, hat, sunscreen and wear red!
Make a Donation
Support the Foundation by contributing to our fundraiser, visiting our participating retailers and scanning the QR code on promotional materials, purchasing a Play For Purpose ticket, or donating directly through the Daniel Morcombe Foundation website. Every contribution helps fund education programs, support services, and advocacy efforts that protect children across Australia.
Amber Alert: A Lifesaving Partnership
For over a decade, we've supported the Amber Alert system, helping spread urgent messages about abducted or high-risk missing children via lottery terminals in our outlets. We're working to expand this initiative to more jurisdictions, reinforcing our commitment to child safety.
Together, we can build a safer future for children. Show your support for Day for Daniel this Friday!
