ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
The Big S'Cool Walk is an Australian-based charity initiative founded by Aaron Nauta and Brendan Daynes. What started as a simple idea — walk to raise money for school kids in the Philippines — has grown into an annual community event drawing participants from across the globe.
Every dollar raised goes directly toward supporting schools, students, and communities on Siquijor Island — providing safe classrooms, school supplies, and real educational opportunities for children who need it most.
We believe movement is powerful. When people walk together with purpose, extraordinary things happen.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
To connect communities through purposeful movement and raise funds that create real, lasting educational change for children in the Philippines.
Bringing together walkers, supporters, volunteers and locals who believe education changes everything.
Funding classrooms, supplies and programs for children in some of the Philippines' most remote communities.
Walking is our vehicle. Every kilometre covered translates directly into resources and opportunities for kids.
We are open about where funds go. Every donor and walker can see their contribution at work.
GET INVOLVED
Choose your distance — 5km to 50km — and walk the trails of Siquijor Island in September 2026 alongside a community that cares.
Register Now →Can't walk? You can still make a difference. Every donation goes directly to school resources and community programs on Siquijor Island.
Donate Now →Align your brand with a cause that resonates. Our sponsorship packages offer real visibility and genuine community impact across Australia and the Philippines.
Become a Sponsor →OUR STORY
Aaron Nauta and Brendan Daynes are Melbourne-based health, fitness and community professionals with a deep personal connection to the Philippines. After seeing firsthand the educational challenges facing children in remote island communities, they created The Big S'Cool Walk — a charity event that turns movement into meaningful, lasting change.
What began as a grassroots fundraiser has grown into an annual gathering of passionate people from across the globe, united by the belief that where you're born shouldn't determine what you can learn.
Meet the Team
