More than 60,000 Australians have turned out for the 2023 Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic to celebrate and honour those affected by breast cancer and raise vital funds for research.
Australia’s biggest fun run and walk for breast cancer research was held at 75 locations in major cities, metro areas and regional towns across the nation. People also took part in the annual fundraiser by choosing a day, a time and a location that suited them in their own local area.
More than 1.5 million people have participated in the Mother’s Day Classic for breast cancer research in the past 26 years, donating $41.5 million to fund game-changing research.
“The success of this year’s event is truly inspiring and demonstrates the incredible impact that can be achieved when a community comes together to celebrate, honour, and support those affected by breast cancer,” Zara Lawless, Mother’s Day Classic Foundation CEO, said.
“We are thrilled to see such a strong turnout of over 60,000 Australians for the 2023 Mother’s Day Classic. The outpouring of support and generosity from participants and donors alike is incredible.
“We are proud to be well on our way to achieving our 2023 donation target of $2 million to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Thanks to the generosity of our participants, donors, volunteers and sponsors, we have raised a significant amount of money that will support game-changing research to improve outcomes for those impacted by breast cancer.
“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has played a role in making this year’s Mother’s Day Classic such a resounding success.”
While the event has concluded, fundraising remains open until June 30, 2023, and organisers look forward to announcing the final donation tally to the National Breast Cancer Foundation in October, adding to the figure of over $41.5 million that has been donated since the Mother’s Day Classic began in 1998.
You can still make a donation to the Mother’s Day Classic and support vital breast cancer research by going to www.mothersdayclassic.com.au.
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Founded by: Women in Super is an industry body that advocates for superannuation policies to improve women’s economic security. WIS is also a national member organisation consisting of women working within the superannuation and related financial services industries, who, in 1998 established the Mother’s Day Classic, to raise money in the hopes that finding a cure for breast cancer would mean more women would live long enough to access their superannuation.
NBCF: The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is Australia’s leading national body funding game-changing breast cancer research with money raised entirely by the Australian public. We receive no government funding. What we do would not be possible without the support and generosity of people and organisations like YOU. Our vision is simple: stop deaths from breast cancer. How? By identifying, funding, and championing world-class research – research that will help us detect tumours earlier, improve treatment outcomes, and ultimately – save lives.
Proud Major Partner – ME Bank: Since 1994, everything we’ve done as a bank has worked towards our purpose of helping all Australians get ahead. That’s why our partnership with the Mother’s Day Classic has been a cause so close to our hearts since 2005. We also put our money where our mouth is, with over $1.9m donated already through products and staff initiatives. Join ME in the fight against breast cancer at mebank.com.au
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