 The Red Frogs gained their name through landing a sponsorship deal with the Nestle company Allen's, who produce Frogs Alive Red Frogs at these events, a lolly which was created by the Australian confectionery company Allens.In 1997, founder Andy Gourley attended schoolies week on the Gold Coast with some of his friends and had an impression that a large amount of binge drinking and illicit drug use was occurring.Andy gathered a select group of young Christians to provide chaplaincy support for the school leavers.