FOUR mothers will turn kilometres into cash for the Cancer Council at Relay for Life.
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Susie Patey, Kerinne Harvey, Beckie Plant and Jenny Mclean, who make up the team Sole Sisters Central West, will walk together at Waratah Sportsground this weekend.
Team member Mrs Patey said the cause was worthwhile.
“It’s such a good charity, looking after cancer patients, research and resources,” Mrs Patey said.
“My mum died from cancer so it’s really important to me.”
Mrs Patey said the event was a way to bring the community together.
“Everyone has been touched by cancer in some way. I think it’s such an important thing to be a part of,” she said.
Team member Ms Harvey said Relay for Life was one of many events the team participated in.
“I met these ladies down at the runners club and just became instant friends,” Ms Harvey said.
“We like to do stuff together so anything that comes up, we’re in.”
The team has already raised about $720 for the Cancer Council through fundraisers such as Relay for Life merchandise sales and cupcakes stalls.
My mum died from cancer so it's really important to me. It’s such an important thing to be a part of.
- Sole Sisters Central West team member Susie Patey
Team members will run a novelty mini relay during the event, which the team hopes will help it reach its $2000 goal.
Ms Plant said the team was always on the look out for new members.
“If there’s anyone out there who is new to Orange and doesn’t know anyone, come and join our team,” Ms Plant said.
Ms Plant said the team was also open to corporate sponsorship.
“We’re just a group of running friends and mothers who’ve come together [for the event],” she said.
“Anyone who would like to join our team and bring sponsorship on to back us would be fantastic.
“All the money goes to the same place, to raise a hope for the future.”
The event will be held at Waratah Sportsground on Saturday and Sunday.
The novelty mini relay will be held at midnight on Saturday.
Visit fundraiser.cancer.org.au for more information, to join the team or make a donation.