Sea of pink to highlight women’s cancer walk

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The Walk for Women's Cancers Bundaberg event will be held next month and the whole community is urged to get involved.  Photo: Cancer Council Queensland
The Walk for Women's Cancers Bundaberg event will be held next month and the whole community is urged to get involved. Photo: Cancer Council Queensland

A sea of pink outfits will be spread across the Bargara foreshore when the Walk for Women's Cancers event takes place next month.

The family-friendly event aimed at raising funds for women's cancers will be held on Sunday, 8 September beginning at Nielson Park at 8am.

Cancer Council Queensland's Brianna Burraston said the walk was designed for all ages and fitness levels to take part.

“We will see Bargara explode in a sea of pink as participants take part in a 3km or 6km walk along the beautiful foreshore,” she said.

Walk for Women’s Cancers events give hope

In Queensland one in six women will be diagnosed with a women’s cancer by the age of 85.

Brianna said thanks to funds raised at Walk for Women’s Cancers, Cancer Council Queensland could continue funding world-leading research, prevention programs and patient support services for women affected by breast and gynaecological cancers.

“Designed to unite, celebrate and remember those affected by women’s cancers, this particular event has a strong community connection, attracting families and individuals to come together to walk and fundraise for the future of the women we love,” she said.

Sign up now

Join the Bundaberg community for the second annual Walk for Women’s Cancers event by registering via www.walkforwomen.org.au

Residents can also pledge to raise a minimum of $200 to receive complimentary registration.

Every person who pledges to fundraise goes one step further to help fund support services, research, prevention and early detection programs that will give cancer patients and their families the support they need.

This year tickets to a monster raffle are available for purchase on the website or on the day with some incredible prizes up for grabs.

Tickets are $5 each.

Find out more here.