Thousands in pink, some wearing tutu's others just in lycra and runners, braved the chill on Sunday morning for cancer awareness in the heart of Wollongong.
The Mother's Day Classic us the nation's largest fun run and walk for breast cancer research, with the Illawarra contingent one of around 70 locations Australia-wide to take part.
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In the 25 years since the charity event began, overall it has raised almost $40 million for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) to fund life-saving breast cancer research, while more than 1.5 million people have taken part.
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia and sadly, 9 Australians die from it each day, according to the NBCF.
However, research is having an impact - since 1994, the five-year survival rate has increased from 76 per cent to 91.5 per cent.
Fundraising remains open until June 30 this year. Proceeds go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation for research to improve outcomes for those affected by breast cancer. The MDCF supports the NBCF's goal of zero deaths from breast cancer by 2030.
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Desiree Savage
I write about arts and entertainment, plus other bits and pieces in between at the Illawarra Mercury.
I write about arts and entertainment, plus other bits and pieces in between at the Illawarra Mercury.
