“It brings us closer to a future where no one has to face the heartbreak of diagnosis.
“We could list off all of the statistics and there are many about how common these cancers are and how many people they touch, but it’s about people and it’s about progress and it’s about our collective commitment to change.”
The Mother’s Day Classic has funded breast cancer research through the National Breast Cancer Foundation since 1998, and since 2024, also supported the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.
Ms Exell said Horsham Medical Clinic won the MIXX FM Workplace Warriors Shield, with Horsham City Meats in second place.
“The team fundraising prize went to Team Katrina, and Steven Exell won the prize for individual fundraiser,” she said.
“Katrina Fraser, who has been coming for eight or nine years and always goes above and beyond with her outfits, was best dressed individual as ‘Weird Barbie’.
“The Chesticles, who have also been amazing supporters in recent years, were the best dressed team.”
Other prizes included Marianne Thomas being the 160th person to register online, the Mackays $1500 necklace won by Marli Morrison, and raffle prizes.
Ms Exell said the event was a team effort, and thanked those involved.
“We’d like to thank all our volunteers, sponsors, and community members who made the event possible,” she said.
“Special thanks also to those who stepped in to help on the day, whether with set-up, pack-down, or filling a last-minute role. It really was a team effort.”
Ms Exell said the organising committee would meet in coming weeks to debrief.
“We’re very open to feedback – if anyone has any feedback they’d like to provide, they are welcome to contact us via our Facebook page, or email HorshamMDC@gmail.com.”
The event’s fundraising is open until June 30. People can donate at the Mother’s Day Classic website www.mothersdayclassic.com.au.
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