MOTHER’S Day is fast approaching and so too is Merimbula’s Mother’s Day Classic.
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This annual family-oriented activity is for people of all ages and raises much-needed funds and awareness for breast cancer research.
This is the fourth year that the event, which is held right across Australia, will be coming to Merimbula.
Shannon Thomson and her daughter Carmen used to travel to Canberra every year for the event until they decided to bring it to the coast.
“I am a specialised lactation consultant so breasts are my business,” Ms Thomson said.
I am a specialised lactation consultant so breasts are my business
- Shannon Thomson, event organiser
“Anything that promotes health among the community, contributes to breast cancer research and promotes awareness is worth doing.”
Shannon and Carmen have organised this year’s event along side Gai Bryne with the backup of Merimbula Rotary.
The Merimbula 10km run and 5km run and walk event will be on Sunday, May 8, at Spencer Park with the day kicking off at 8.30am.
Mothers, fathers, grandparents, children and babies in prams, are all welcome enjoy morning of fun mixed with a bit of exercise.
As with previous years, pink is the colour of the day, with all participants and their supporters encouraged to dress up in their brightest pink attire.
All are encouraged to attend, even those who are unable to participate as there will be entertainment and activities taking place around the course.
There are numerous prizes on offer for lots of novelty categories including best dressed.
Merimbula Rotary will also have hundreds of pink cupcakes and hot tea and coffee available.
Early bird registrations close today, Wednesday April 27, but you can register online until May 4 or on the day.
Entry fees are $20 for an adult, $10 child/concession, $30 for a family (one adult, up to four children) $30 and $50 for a family (two adults, up to four children).
The day will start at 8.30am for on the day registrations, followed by a warm up and welcome at 8.45. The 10km run will start at 9am, with the 5km commencing at 9.15am and the 5km walk at 9.20.
For more information or to register see www.mothersdayclassic.com.au or for local enquiries contact Kim Loveday at kimdon12@bigpond.com.
