It is hoped that participants will help raise much needed money to help sick, special needs and disadvantaged kids through Variety by seeking sponsors from friends and family. To date, the Variety Santa Fun Run has raised over $255,000 nationally. This year runners will follow Santas in other states with Western Australian, South Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland and Victoria holding events on Sunday November 27th - making it the ultimate national event! It is hoped eventually the number of participants will grow beyond 14, 000 to break the world 'Santa Run' record, which is currently held by Portugal.