As part of his partnership with Children’s Hospital Foundation, two-time Australian GT Champion Liam Talbot today hosted a specially curated trackside experience for some of Queensland Children’s Hospital’s sick kids and their families, and announced a monumental $500,000 donation to the Foundation on behalf of himself and his late father, Ken Talbot.
Kids and their families from Queensland Children’s Hospital were treated to an unforgettable trackside experience at Champions Way, Willowbank, thanks to Liam and Shannons Insurance.
The day included a behind-the-scenes tour of the garage with Liam’s crew, front row seats to watch Liam’s practice laps in his Aston Martin, VIP treatment, and a personal meet and greet to check out his wheels.
Driving for more than just the podium, Talbot is raising funds and awareness to support the Foundation’s work, fuelling vital initiatives like bedside play, brain tumour research, emergency care kits, music therapy, and cuddle care for Queensland’s sickest and most critically injured children, from the Cape to the Tweed.
This milestone donation comes after Talbot’s iconic Aston Martin was designed to carry the logo of the Foundation and a scannable QR code, providing a simple and powerful way for spectators to donate year-round and double their impact – with Talbot’s pledge to match every contribution, dollar for dollar.
“This additional donation comes from my family’s heart, reflecting my drive to make sure every child has every chance to thrive,” Talbot said.
“Hosting and speaking with the kids and families who attended the special trackside experience today, it was clear just how much these small moments of joy and distraction mean during what is an overwhelming and often isolating time for families.”
“I’m honored to play a part in the Foundations story and to bolster their mission: because no child should face their healthcare journey alone.”
As the proud philanthropic partner of Children’s Health Queensland and Queensland Children’s Hospital, the Foundation helps make a difference for every kid, across all conditions, from the Cape to the Tweed and the Northern Territory, with one in three patients coming from outside Greater Brisbane.
Children’s Hospital Foundation CEO Lyndsey Rice commended Talbot’s deep commitment to the cause, acknowledging its ability to propel widespread advancements.
“Liam Talbot has given so much, his time, his heart, and an extraordinary $500,000 donation to help the Foundation continue to deliver catalytic funding that supports the needs of Children’s Health Queensland, and sick kids and their families from across the State.
“The joy he’s brought through this specially hosted Trackside Experience today is unforgettable”.
Driving for more than just the podium, Talbot is raising funds and awareness to support the Foundation’s work, fuelling vital initiatives like bedside play, brain tumour research, emergency
care kits, music therapy, and cuddle care for Queensland’s sickest.
“We urge everyone to get onboard with Liam’s fundraising campaign this year and donate. With over 371,000 children accessing both in and outpatient care in 2024 alone, the need for donations is ever-present. Every act of generosity helps us be there with comfort, care and hope – helping to make the hospital feel more like home,” concluded Ms Rice.
To learn more about the partnership and to donate, visit: childrens.org.au/liamtalbot
