Govenor-General launches the Mother's Day Classic 2010
The nation’s favourite charity walk and run in aid of breast cancer research launched today at a special ceremony hosted by its patron the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC.
The Governor-General encouraged Australians to set aside time on Sunday 9 May to participate and to “share in the enthusiastic support that brings out the camaraderie and friendships shared on the day.”
“I look forward immensely to walking with you in May, and to sharing the greater journey of breast cancer research with you,” said the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC.
Registration opens from Tuesday 9 February 2010
Online registration for this year's Mother's Day Classic opens from Tuesday 9 February 2010. Sign up to run, walk or volunteer from this date and make it a classic Mother's Day this year.
Raise funds for National Breast Cancer Foundation's research programs and join in Australia's largest charity event on Sunday 9 May 2010.
You can raise extra funds by setting up your own fundraising page and getting your friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you. Fundraising begins from Tuesday 9 February.
One person really can make a difference
Congratulations to Mother’s Day Classic volunteer Kaye Thomas
Kaye Thomas has been awarded The Lydia Kauzlaric Award for her outstanding and enduring contribution to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.
Kaye has been given this award for her outstanding contribution as a volunteer on the Melbourne Mother’s Day Classic committee since its inception 12 years ago.
2009 Mother’s Day Classic raises $1.3 million
Congratulations to all Mother’s Day Classic participants, volunteers and sponsors for raising an amazing $1.3 million for breast cancer research.
Where do the funds raised by the Mother's Day Classic go?
Women is Super are helping fund Australia's best research into prevention and cure of breast cancer, through your participation in the Mother's Day Classic events held across the country.
Below you will find details of research projects that have been directly funded by Women in Super's Mother's Day Classic.
