The Mother's Day Classic bloggers are here. Check out their progress as they prepare for the walk or run and go on their own personal journey's to get ready for the big day.
Click on Dave and Simone's name to go through to their blogs.
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Simone McClenaughan is 28 years old and she's a writer for a women's weight loss, health and fitness magazine. And she has breast cancer. True, she is one of the young ones diagnosed with the disease - but breast cancer doesn't discriminate. She was diagnosed in October 2009, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Within a week she had a masectomy and since then has been undergoing treatment, which will last for at least another year. When she was diagnosed, Simone decided that she wanted to participate in every single breast cancer charity race in her hometown of Sydney to help raise funds and awareness about the disease, as well as having something to strive for. With one breast cancer event already under her belt, she's started training for the 2010 Mother's Day Classic and is encouraging family and friends to join her ‘Striding with Sim’ team on Sunday 9 May. Please join her on her path to the race and read more about her life and experiences as a young woman with cancer. -
Karlee took part in Brisbane’s Mother’s Day Classic in 2009, and was the highest fundraiser for Queensland. Her initial target was $500 - she ended up raising more than $4,000 and encouraging 20 friends and family to join her team. Her achievements were even more incredible because she was going through chemo for her breast cancer and studying to be a nurse at the same time. At only 21 years old, Karlee was diagnosed with breast cancer. She wanted to join the Mother’s Day Classic to raise funds and increase awareness that you are never too young to get breast cancer. She is still receiving treatment, however her prognosis is good. In 2010 she will be persuading friends and family to sponsor her again and join her team "Fighting for Fighters"- this time with a goal of $10 000. -
Dave Bishop took part in the 2009 Mother’s Day Classic in Canberra. He managed to lose an amazing 120kgs in the run up to walking the 5km in Commonwealth Park. He was also the third highest fundraiser in ACT raising $2,000 for breast cancer research programs. His inspiration was the passing of his mother in-law Betty to cancer and a challenge from a friend at his gym. This year he is already counting down the days and the kilograms. Dave’s aim is to lose another 10kgs before Sunday 9 May. Check out his blog for regular updates on his progress to losing weight, getting fit, fundraising and staying motivated for the 2010 Mother’s Day Classic.
