Mother’s Day morning in Bemm River saw locals and visitors lacing up their walking shoes in the name of charity.
The annual Mother’s Day Classic, hosted by Rhonda Gillard, started at the Bemm River Hotel and concluded with a delightful morning tea which was put on by the hotel. everyone, it really was special,” Rhonda said.
In a significant move, this year marked the first time ovarian cancer had been included as a cause to support in the Mother’s Day Classic history.
Treatment options and therapies have shown only marginal improvement over the past three decades, and with no early detection test available, the need for action has never been more urgent.
Participants in the 2024 Mother’s Day Classic had the opportunity to rally behind breast cancer research, ovarian cancer research or both, empowering individuals to support the cause closest to their hearts.
IMAGE: Bemm River Hotel manager, Chantelle and Keg (third, right) with Mother’s Day Classic event organiser, Rhonda Gillard and musician, Jas Brennan. Locals and visitors alike put on their walking shoes on Sunday for the charity, which goes towards breast and ovarian cancer research. INSET: Participants out the front of the Bemm River Hotel with their medallions after completing the event.
