IN Mother's Day

Start Mother’s Day differently this year by tying up your sneakers and walking or running around Langley Park.

From toddlers to grandmothers, thousands of Perth people will be participating in the Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic next month.

“It’s a great way for people to start Mother’s Day,” says Kate Simpson, chair of the Perth event. “My whole family come down for the event and it has become a tradition for us and families we know.”

Happening around Langley Park on May 13, the Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic is Australia’s largest charity walk and run. Last year more than 120,000 people across the country participated and funds raised from the event go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation for research. Since its inception the event has raised $10.8 million and last year Western Australia boasted the highest fundraising team.

“Everyone has been touched by breast cancer in some way, whether it be through a friend or a family member. I lost an aunt to breast cancer so when the opportunity arose to be part of this event, I knew the event and the money it raises makes a big difference.”

Now in its fifth year in Perth and celebrating 15 years nationally, the course is 8kms or 4kms and you can walk or run either distance. The action starts at 7am and after your walk or run there will be plenty of entertainment on Langley Park featuring everything from a fashion parade to activities for the kids.
While it’s a family event, Kate says it attracts plenty of teams of all sizes and individuals. There are already a number of teams registered for this year’s event with more than 150 members. Realmark will once again be fielding a team.

Around 130 people also work as volunteers on the day and details to help can be found on the website.
“There’s a sea of pink on the day and it always looks fantastic. People can dedicate their walk to a specific person. There’s a tribute wall at Langley Park where people can post their dedications and it truly takes your breath away to read some of them.”

For more details and to register, go to www.mothersdayclassic.com.au.

To donate, go to https://register.eventarc.com/sponsor/view/82570