CLASSIC PINK FUNDRAISERS CLUB
Congratulations to all our fundraisers who have raised $3,000 or more. You are now a member of the exclusive Classic Pink Club.
Classic Pink Club fundraisers will receive a limited edition 2012 fundraising badge and a certificate at the end of fundraising (18 May 2012). But if you have reached $3,000 before Friday 27 April, we will send your Classic Pink Badge and certificate so that you can wear it at your event on Mother's Day. All Classic Pink Fundraisers are listed below and you can link to their fundraising pages.
Every week we will be updating this page with new fundraisers who have reached the $3,000 mark. Becoming a Classic Pink member is a great fundraising goal and if you're not quite there a quick look at our Fundraising Tips might just be the inspiration you need. And if you're already there, well done!
There are also the Classic Club and the Classic Champions Club with members who have reached specific fundraising goals.
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Larah Cook
Larah is taking part in the Melbourne MDC in 2012. She says, "I wish to celebrate the big V, my Ma, and her love of the tan and her brave fight like many others, my goal on Mothers Day is to run the 8km in 45 minutes (ouch)! Lets all get behind this essential cause."
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Bill Tsigaras
Bill is taking part in the Melbourne MDC in 2012. He says, "I am sure that we have all been affected one way or another by the dreaded disease and with your help and kind donation hopefully a cure can be found. Every extra dollar I raise through fundraising goes towards vital research into the prevention and cure of breast cancer. I would love to get to $20,000.00 and whether you can donate $1.00 or $5,000.00 it is all truly appreciated."
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Nicole Clifford
Nicole is taking part in the Parramatta MDC in 2012. She says, "Breast cancer is something that has touched our family. My mother Joan, Aunty Sandra and Grandmother Jessie all had breast cancer and all gave it a run for its money. Mum is a survivor, although she is a survivor, a side effort of the treatment is lymphedema and she wear a full length sleeve on her arm everyday to keep it under control. Jessie was a survivor and Sandra was a warrier. She battled breast cancer and the secondaries for over 20 years. She always believed that she would beat it. Never did she give up.
"We also have three friends who had cancer at a very young age. Karen, Mel and Sandra. Thankfully they are all survivors.
"We will be running for these six people."
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Spiro Maroulis
Spiro with Team Bum Fluff are taking part in the Geelong MDC in 2012. This is in memory of Julia Maroulis, about who they say, "Julia Maroulis was diagnosed with Breast Cancer on the 23rd of February 2010 at the young age of 32 years old with no family history of breast cancer. She fought this horrendous disease with not only dignity and grace but most importantly laughter. She lost this battle on the 26th of December 2011. Julia participated in the Mothers Day Classic in 2010 and raised over five thousand seven hundred dollars for Breast Cancer research.Julia's efforts on that occasion saw her ranked 4th in Victoria for fundraising. In 2012 Julia's family and friends want to triple that amount and raise over $17,000 for research into breast cancer prevention and treatment."
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Natalie O'Connor
Natalie is taking part in the Brisbane MDC in 2012. She says, "This will be my first ever fun run and I have never in my life run 8km before! With the help of a great personal trainer, Leanne Wagner from Fitness on Fire, I commenced training in January and I am very much looking forward to the event and helping to raise as much funds possible to help find a cure.
"Please help me make a difference by either running with me or coming along to cheer me on in my first ever run." You can read more about her breast cancer story on her fundraising page.
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Rose Henning
Rose is taking part in the Parramatta MDC in 2012. She says, "I have been taking part in the Mother's Day Classic since the Year 2007.
Last year I almost raised $4,000 for this worthy cause.
On Mothers Day my family and I will be at Parramatta Park, early in the morning, taking part in the 4km walk, to help raise funds which goes towards vital research for the prevention and cure of breast cancer."
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Stephen Brittles
Stephen is taking part in the Brisbane MDC in 2012. He is taking part along side his team "Thanks for Everything".
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Lisa Lum
Lisa is taking part in the Brisbane MDC in 2012. She says, "It is my birthday this month and my birthday wish is for my sister to be healed! And free from this disease.
I want to help her and others fighting this disease.
This is my way to help.
I love you Karen."
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Mary-Jane Courage
Mary-Jane is taking part in the Brisbane MDC in 2012. She says, "Women (and men) should be reassured by the advancement in early Breast Cancer diagnosis and treatment. We wouldnt be in such a privileged position without the incredible amount of research that has taken place.
We havent beaten this disease yet. There is so much unknown and way too much suffering."
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Robyn Bailey
Robyn is taking part in the Adelaide MDC in 2012.
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Sam Webb
Sam is taking part in the Melbourne MDC in 2012. He is taking part along side his team "Up & About".
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Ruth Corten
Ruth is taking part in the Brisbane MDC in 2012. She says, "I was affected by breast cancer last year for the second time in 12 years. This time it was necessary to undergo very invasive surgery and complete many treatments of a rigid chemotherapy program based on my past history. This year I am taking part in the Mother's Day Classic and raising funds for breast cancer research as it is close to the 12 month anniversary of the last major surgery. Lisa my beautiful daughter and myself will be spending Mothers Day pounding the pavement on an eight kilometre walk to do our bit to fundraise. Every extra dollar we raise through doing this walk goes towards vital research into the prevention and cure of breast cancer."
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Bill Doropoulos
Bill is taking part in the Perth MDC in 2012. He is taking part alongside his team "Team Helen".
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Erin Moodie
Erin along with Team Ann is taking part in the Melbourne Mother's Day classic. She says in her profile, "As most of you have probably heard by now, my Mum, the lovely Ann, was recently diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. Our Moodie world was turned upside down in the blink of an eye. While she has a long road ahead, she is the most positive woman I know and we know she will not take this lying down :) Please keep us in your prayers as she begins her fight.
We hope to make a difference on Mother's Day by taking steps to save lives by helping fund the best breast cancer research.
You can help us too by donating online here... And remember that every amount helps!
We are "Team Ann" and are doing this in honour of my Mum and her journey ahead X"
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Amy Tengrove
Amy is taking part in the Melbourne Mother's Day Classic alongside her mum.
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Roslyn and Felicity
Roslyn and Felicity are taking part in the Melbourne event this year and this is what they have to say, "This year will be our fifth year of participation in the Mothers Day Classic. Last year, due to your generous donations, we raised over $6,700 taking our collective total to $23,200. We were thrilled when
advised we had been nominated as "Classic Pink Fundraisers" due to the amount raised.
The Mothers Day Classic is a cause we are both passionate about. Many of our close friends, family, and colleagues have been affected by breast cancer.
To walk the 8km is the easy part however fund-raising is a little more difficult and so here we are again giving you a gentle tap on the shoulder
in the hope you will sponsor us by making a donation towards breast cancer research."
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Larah Cook
"I wish to celebrate the big V, my Ma, and her love of the tan and her brave fight like many others, my goal on Mothers Day is to run the 8km in 45 minutes (ouch)! Lets all get behind this essential cause." Larah is taking part in the Melbourne Mother's Day Classic.
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Lindsay Mullins 
Please!!! Sponsor me as I participate in my 10th MDC in Melbourne, as I continue to raise funds for research into preventing Breast Cancer. It is absolutely critical that the momentum
that has been gathered over the last 15 years of MDC continues. Every dollar raised gets us closer to that point when we can say, through the MDC and the wonderful efforts of the
National Breast Cancer Foundation, that a breakthrough has occurred and research has found a cure. As this journey continues, I will remain vigilent in making other people aware of the
importance of early diagnosis and regular self examination.
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Jason Mombelli
Jason is taking part in the Cairns Mother's Day Classic.
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Padmi Pathninather 
Padmi is taking part alongside her team Sugar n Spice in Parramatta.
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Deborah Speakman
Deborah is taking part in the Domain event this year, here's what she says, "I am extremely excited to report that this May I celebrate a full year since
my final procedure to beat breast cancer. And after 3 stressful years involving numerous operations, chemotherapy treatments, doctors visits, and doona days, I am back to full health - which is something well worth celebrating.
So, I have entered myself into the Mothers Day Classic 4 kilometer fun on May 13."
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Craig Morris 
"In support of my wife Linda who has been battling Breast Cancer for 5 1/2 years I am taking part in the Mother's Day Classic and raising funds for breast cancer research." Craig is taking part in the Melbourne event.
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Naomi Simpson
"Three weeks after I turned 33, in March 2011, I was diagnosed with aggressive, Grade 3, Stage III Breast Cancer. Four days later I celebrated my youngest, Eva, turning one. Diagnosed on a Tuesday, mastectomy and lymph node removal within the week ..... and 6 rounds of chemo [that started within the month of surgery] and radiation after chemo (5 weeks, every day). I received the most amazing support from family, the inlaws (outlaws!), friends, my local school community, sports team mums from over the years, neighbours and even some school mums I didnt know at the time!! I cannot thank them all enough...XXXXXXX"
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Louise Davidson 
"As many of you know, I was involved in starting the Mother's Day Classic 15 years ago, in memory of my mother Kaye. My mum died from breast cancer when she was only 52. In the years that have passed, the detection and treatment of breast cancer have improved immeasurably, and I know that the money we have raised through the Mother's Day Classic has been a part of the significant improvements that have been made. But there is still a lot to be done - research is needed into the causes of breast cancer, and into more sophisitcated treatments, as well as into ways of improving quality of life for breast cancer survivors. And hopefully one day even a cure."
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Christy Phillips 
I am running for my Gamma who passed away way too early at age 54.. She is forever in my heart and I wish we had enough research done to save her life back in the 80's..
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Peter Vlachou
Peter is taking part in the Perth event for this Mother's Day Classic.
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Julie Bevan 
I will be taking part in the Mothers Day Classic Walk on May 13th this year. In October 2009 I was diagnosed with breast cancer, the challenges are ongoing and have had a huge impact on my life and also my friends and family. Thanks to research I am moving on with my life and hoping to make a difference by raising funds for the 3rd year in Port Hedland, funds raised will be matched dollar for dollar by my employer, so please give generously.
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Julie Westaway 
I am currently having treatment for breast cancer and will be taking part in the Mother's Day Classic and raising funds for breast cancer research. I would love you to join me in the walk (Team name Westies Warriors) which should be a lot of fun and/or sponsor me through the link below. Every extra dollar I raise through fundraising goes towards vital research into the prevention and cure of breast cancer.
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Sheree McLeod
I am so happy to be well enough to participate in this worthy cause this year of the "Mother's Day Classic". As you know I was fighting Breast Cancer in 2011 and more research is needed for my rare Triple Negative Diagnosis (ie: not hormone triggered). All of the other hormone cancers have further treatment to continue with, but unfortunately at this stage I have no safety Net of further treatment. Please support such a worthy cause as I take part in the Mother's Day Classic, raising funds for breast cancer research.
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Vicki DeMarghereti
Vicki is taking part in the Canberra event on Mother's Day.
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Wendy Hawkins
Wendy is taking part in the Domain event this year.
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Effie Kabourakis
I have decided to take part in the Mother's Day Classic fun run (and give up my hot breakfast in bed) and help raise funds for breast cancer research. This is my first time and I am asking for your help to help me raise money for a worthy cause.
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Harold and Bertha Milner
Harold and Bertha are taking part in the Domain event this Mother's Day.
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Sumithira Thavapalan 
There are inspirational women in my life who have bravely fought against breast cancer. I am running 8km in the Mother's Day Classic on Sunday 13th May to celebrate their lives and strength. Every dollar I raise through fundraising goes to the National Breast Cancer Foundation for vital research into the prevention and cure of breast cancer.
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Danielle Milinkovic 
Aleks, Annika and I have registered ourselves for the 2012 mother's day classic 4km walk again this year. The mother's day classic raises funds for breast cancer treatment research through registration and sponsorship. Research such as this has played an important role in keeping me well so we see participating in this event as a good (and fun) opportunity to contribute to the research that has been so important to our family.
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Matthew Haughton 
In memory of my mother, I am again taking part in the Mother's Day Classic and raising funds for breast cancer research. Every extra dollar I raise through fundraising goes towards vital research into the prevention and cure of breast cancer.
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