Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join the community in Caroline Springs for the much-anticipated fourth annual Mother’s Day Classic (MDC) on Sunday, May 12.
Organised by event co-ordinator and MDC board member Nicole Oborne, this year’s event is expected to draw more than 500 participants eager to make a difference.
Taking place around the scenic Caroline Springs Lake Reserve, the event is open to participants of all ages and even welcomes furry friends, provided they’re on a leash.
With the Caroline Springs Rotary Club lending a hand, the event aims to surpass last year’s attendance record, creating a vibrant sea of pink and teal in honour of those affected by breast and ovarian cancer.
Ms Oborne said the day’s atmosphere promises to be vibrant and reflective.
“People are doing it for loved ones who may have died through breast and ovarian cancer or may have fought the fight themselves,” she said.
“There are opportunities to walk or run and wheels are welcome as well. There will also be a resting area as well for spectators to support their loved ones.
“Everyone who participates will get a tribute card. We encourage people to wear the tribute card on their back so as you’re walking and running you’re able to reflect on the tribute of the person in front of you.”
This year marks the 27th year of the Mother’s Day Classic and the fourth year in Caroline Springs. The event has raised an impressive $44 million for breast cancer research, however the fight against these diseases persists, with 12 women losing their lives to breast and ovarian cancer every day in Australia.
Registrations are now open leading up to the event. Whether you’re honouring a loved one’s memory or supporting those currently battling cancer, the Mother’s Day Classic is a chance to come together as a community and make a meaningful impact.
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Hannah Hammoud
