Kings Park was flooded by a sea of pink on Mother’s Day.
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Close to 320 people gathered in Kings Park on Mother’s Day in support of cancer research.
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The Mother’s Day Classic was first held in Seymour three years ago, following Adele Deverell’s breast cancer diagnosis.
At 32, Adele became a young patient, and although her symptoms were taken seriously, she hopes that events like this will spread awareness of the importance of listening to one’s own body.
“The reason we started this was because I was diagnosed with breast cancer four years ago,” she said.
“If you feel like something’s not right, you just have to keep pushing until you’re taken seriously.”
The Mother’s Day Classic in Seymour raised about $20,000 for cancer research. Photo: Peter Nunn
Adele and co-host Rhiannon Dihm were overwhelmed by the support shown during this year’s Mother’s Day Classic.
Kings Park was a sea of pink and local volunteers aided in the day’s success, with the Rotary Club of Seymour Goulburn feeding hungry runners and walkers with a delicious sausage sizzle, Coles Kilmore donating fruit and State Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland providing 100 drink bottles to participants.
Ms Cleeland said events such as this were critical in raising awareness of deadly diseases.
“They raise awareness, drive funding for life-saving research and show those affected that they are not alone,” she said.
“It was a powerful, emotional and inspiring show of community spirit and support for women and families affected by these devastating diseases.”
Locals came together to support the cause and raise awareness. Photo: Peter Nunn
About $20,000 was raised thanks to individual participants and the three teams registered: Team Shazbugs, Pucka Pookies and Mitchell Leisure Services.
“It was a beautiful day, you couldn’t have paid for better weather,” Adele said.
“It was an overwhelming response for our third year.”
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