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This Sunday Feb 15: 30-something mum ‘too young for’ breast cancer join brothers racing for beloved mother after metastatic diagnosis alongside 8000 lacing up for Brighton Run

Breast Cancer Network Australia 2 mins read

INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE AT EVENT, AND LEADING UP TO

This Sunday, February 15, over 8,000 participants, all affected by breast cancer directly or their loves ones, will lace up at Elsternwick Park in Brighton for the annual Carman’s Fun Run.

Vision opportunities at one of Melbourne’s most colourful, vibrant fun runs will see a wave of pink raise awareness and fundraise for breast cancer, the most common cancer diagnosed in Australian women. 

Among them is young mum, Jess Pearce, diagnosed at 33, over a year after a clear mammogram and told she was "too young" for breast cancer when she first noticed symptoms.

Also running are the Raymond brothers, Liam 22, Ben 24 and Tom 20, racing for breast cancer support after their beloved mum Emma’s breast cancer was diagnosed as metastatic.

Available for Interview at, and leading up, to event on Sunday
•    Jess Pearce
•    Raymond brothers (Liam, Ben and Tom) and their mum Emma Raymond

Beyond the 5km, 10km and 21km runs and the 5km Pink Lady walk, lots of fun activities are planned in the event village, including food trucks, children’s activities, entertainment, Carman’s product giveaways, retail stalls, and more.

Recharge at food and coffee vendors, browse retail and merchandise stands, and take a quiet moment at BCNA's Mini-Field of Women tribute space.

BCNA Ambassadors are also Available for Interview
•    Oskar Baker (Western Bulldogs) who lost mother to breast cancer in 2017
•    Koltyn Tholstrup (Melbourne), who’s grandmother was affected by breast cancer
•    Kirsten Pilatti, CEO Breast Cancer Network 

Fundraising through Carman’s Fun Run goes to Breast Cancer Network Australia, the first call for essential resources, advocacy, and support for the 20,000 Australians diagnosed with breast cancer each year.

Please RSVP to Steve Milton at 0423584423 or [email protected]


About us:

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA)is Australia’s leading breast cancer consumer organisation.BCNA provides information and support to those diagnosed and their supporters, opportunities to connect with others going through a similar situation and work to influence a stronger healthcare system to ensure all Australians affected by breast cancer receive the very best care, treatment and support.


Contact details:

Steve Milton

PR Communications Manager, BCNA

0423584423 [email protected]

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