Latest news with #Mother'sDayClassic
West Australian
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Touring theatre show to explore themes of poverty and family solidarity with Esperance students
Esperance students will explore themes of poverty and family solidarity as part of a thought-provoking theatre program. Hoods, a gritty suburban tale written by Angela Betzien, will be performed at Esperance Civic Centre on June 25 as part of a regional WA tour. The production is recommended for secondary students in Years 9 to 12. It forms part of a two-year partnership between Barking Gecko Arts and Horizon Power to bring theatre productions and creative learning programs to regional students through the Powering Imaginations initiative. Barking Gecko Arts chief executive Ryan Taaffe said the program would build students' wellbeing through engagement with the arts. 'When children experience live theatre, it fosters creativity and empathy, improves emotional intelligence, and brings bucketloads of joy,' he said. 'Thanks to Horizon Power's support, we can bring these transformative experiences directly to regional communities.' The $100,000 partnership from Horizon Power was delivered on behalf of the State Government and will also reach Exmouth and Karratha. Horizon Power chief executive Stephanie Unwin said the energy provider was pleased to support an initiative which would foster regional students' creativity. 'It's fantastic that Barking Gecko can continue to expand their program across regional WA so that more students have the chance to experience the excitement of their live theatre shows,' she said. 'We are proud to support this initiative and work together to bring the arts to an ever-increasing audience across the regions.' It comes after the latest round of Horizon's Community Partnerships Program which awarded $50,000 across 12 initiatives in the Goldfields-Esperance region. Beneficiaries include Cycling Development Foundation's Laverton Cycling Project, Esperance's Mother's Day Classic, and Mudjar Aboriginal Corporation's Reconciliation Day event, and a fire pit and furniture for the Wingellina (Irrunytju) Community, among others.
West Australian
12-05-2025
- Health
- West Australian
Bunbury walkers raise money for breast and ovarian cancer on Mother's Day
The 10th annual Mother's Day Classic was held on Sunday morning to raise money for breast and ovarian cancer. More than 80 participants walked 2km around the Big Swamp Wildlife Park. Bunbury event organiser Parthasarathy Ramesh said the Mother's Day walk was an important way to raise money and awareness about people affected by cancer. 'Mother's Day signifies our appreciation of mothers globally and using it as a platform to recognise and appreciate cancer sufferers and their families,' he said. On average, 58 Australians are diagnosed everyday with breast cancer. In 2024, 21,194 Australians were living with breast cancer with one in seven women being diagnosed, and one in 554 men. Meanwhile, about 1815 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer per year in Australia, with 1000 women losing their lives annually to the illness. Dr Ramesh said the Bunbury walk event had raised about $80,000 in the previous nine years. 'The fundraising helps towards breast and ovarian cancer research,' he said. 'Several million dollars have been raised nationally. We are hoping to raise at least $10,000 dollars this year.' The event was held across all Australian States including multiple WA locations such as Perth, Broome, Geraldton, Denmark and Esperance. Each participant as part of the registration price received a race day bib and a medal.
West Australian
12-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Kalgoorlie Golf Course greens turn pink for annual Mother's Day fundraiser
Pink outfits peppered the fairways of Kalgoorlie Golf Course on Sunday as hundreds laced up their running shoes for an annual Mother's Day fundraiser. The Mother's Day Classic saw about 260 local men, women and children join thousands across the country raise funds to support breast and ovarian cancer research. It marked the 11th year the event had been held in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Event organiser Allison Hunter said she had seen a decline in people participating but this year's event recorded strong numbers. 'It's really good to see people come out with their families, work group, school group and get involved . . . to support the day,' she said. 'We're seeing a lot more people getting involved in community activities. 'Even with parkrun, we're seeing our numbers increasing in that area. 'So people are starting to get more involved in the community (compared to) the last couple of years.' Teams raised funds leading up to the event, with proceeds donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. Participants could choose to complete a 4km or 8km course around the first nine holes. The event has raised more than $47 million over the past 27 years.
The Advertiser
11-05-2025
- Climate
- The Advertiser
Photos: sea of pink and teal brave the rain for the Mother's Day Classic
The wet weather didn't stop more than a thousand people from donning pink and teal for the Mother's Day Classic to support breast and ovarian cancer. There were plenty of pink umbrellas and teal raincoats as hundreds of walkers and runners braved the rain along the five-kilometre Stockton foreshore track. Newcastle Mother's Day Classic committee member Narelle Kidner said despite the less than ideal conditions, the event attracted a really big crowd. "It was a sea of pink and teal," she said "Everyone embraced it and got into the spirit of it. They got a bit wet but it didn't deter anyone." The Newcastle Mother's Day Classic is in its fourth year, and has grown bigger with each passing year. Last year, teal was added for ovarian cancer. Ms Kidner said the final fundraising figure was expected to be more than $70,000, but just as important as the money being raised was the sense of community the event created. "It's a community event on two levels," she said. "There's the Newcastle community and the community of people directly or indirectly affected by the two cancers. "The general mood was very uplifting and there were a lot of heartfelt stories. It was a celebration of the people who had survived those cancers and honouring those that did not." The wet weather didn't stop more than a thousand people from donning pink and teal for the Mother's Day Classic to support breast and ovarian cancer. There were plenty of pink umbrellas and teal raincoats as hundreds of walkers and runners braved the rain along the five-kilometre Stockton foreshore track. Newcastle Mother's Day Classic committee member Narelle Kidner said despite the less than ideal conditions, the event attracted a really big crowd. "It was a sea of pink and teal," she said "Everyone embraced it and got into the spirit of it. They got a bit wet but it didn't deter anyone." The Newcastle Mother's Day Classic is in its fourth year, and has grown bigger with each passing year. Last year, teal was added for ovarian cancer. Ms Kidner said the final fundraising figure was expected to be more than $70,000, but just as important as the money being raised was the sense of community the event created. "It's a community event on two levels," she said. "There's the Newcastle community and the community of people directly or indirectly affected by the two cancers. "The general mood was very uplifting and there were a lot of heartfelt stories. It was a celebration of the people who had survived those cancers and honouring those that did not." The wet weather didn't stop more than a thousand people from donning pink and teal for the Mother's Day Classic to support breast and ovarian cancer. There were plenty of pink umbrellas and teal raincoats as hundreds of walkers and runners braved the rain along the five-kilometre Stockton foreshore track. Newcastle Mother's Day Classic committee member Narelle Kidner said despite the less than ideal conditions, the event attracted a really big crowd. "It was a sea of pink and teal," she said "Everyone embraced it and got into the spirit of it. They got a bit wet but it didn't deter anyone." The Newcastle Mother's Day Classic is in its fourth year, and has grown bigger with each passing year. Last year, teal was added for ovarian cancer. Ms Kidner said the final fundraising figure was expected to be more than $70,000, but just as important as the money being raised was the sense of community the event created. "It's a community event on two levels," she said. "There's the Newcastle community and the community of people directly or indirectly affected by the two cancers. "The general mood was very uplifting and there were a lot of heartfelt stories. It was a celebration of the people who had survived those cancers and honouring those that did not." The wet weather didn't stop more than a thousand people from donning pink and teal for the Mother's Day Classic to support breast and ovarian cancer. There were plenty of pink umbrellas and teal raincoats as hundreds of walkers and runners braved the rain along the five-kilometre Stockton foreshore track. Newcastle Mother's Day Classic committee member Narelle Kidner said despite the less than ideal conditions, the event attracted a really big crowd. "It was a sea of pink and teal," she said "Everyone embraced it and got into the spirit of it. They got a bit wet but it didn't deter anyone." The Newcastle Mother's Day Classic is in its fourth year, and has grown bigger with each passing year. Last year, teal was added for ovarian cancer. Ms Kidner said the final fundraising figure was expected to be more than $70,000, but just as important as the money being raised was the sense of community the event created. "It's a community event on two levels," she said. "There's the Newcastle community and the community of people directly or indirectly affected by the two cancers. "The general mood was very uplifting and there were a lot of heartfelt stories. It was a celebration of the people who had survived those cancers and honouring those that did not."
Sky News AU
10-05-2025
- Business
- Sky News AU
Australians gear up for 2025 Mother's Day Classic fundraiser
The 2025 Mother's Day Classic is set to take place across Australia this Sunday, aiming to raise funds and awareness for breast and ovarian cancer research. Since its inception in 1998, the event has raised over $47.3 million and organised more than 85 events nationwide. Speaking ahead of the big day, Mother's Day Classic non-executive board member Mel Warman said preparations are well underway.
