Breast Cancer Charity
Walk in Sydney, Australia
Australians participate in the Mother's Day Classic, an annual breast cancer charity walk/run. It's a nationwide event, bringing people together to honor and remember those who've fought the disease. There are ten event locations throughout the country. The Mother's Day Classic supports the National Breast Cancer Foundation's research programs and has raised nearly $4.4 million since 1998.
Attendance
The Mother's Day Classic started in 1998 with 1,500 people walking. It now attracts tens of thousands of people every year. 2009 was a record-breaking one, when nearly 80,000 Australians participated.
Date/Place
The Mother's Day Classic is held on Mother's Day, which is the second Sunday of May, at two locations--Parramatta Park and The Domain. Participants can register online before the event or beginning at 6:30 a.m. the day of.
Honor
The Mother's Day Classic allows you to remember those who have died from breast cancer or honor someone who is currently fighting it. Purchase Tribute Cards to wear during the walk and inscribe them with encouraging words. There is a memorial moment of silence before the event.
Considerations
Entertainment and children's activities are also part of the Mother's Day Classic. You can also buy food or merchandise at booths. All profits go toward breast cancer research.
Significance
Donations raised through the Mother's Day Classic help the National Breast Cancer Foundation pay for research into preventing, treating and curing the disease.
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