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ISSUE 864 FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2014
FOR A CAUSE LOYAL SUPPORT: Kathryn Wright is still fighting breast cancer, but has a great team in her corner. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
By STEVE KENDALL
TEAM Kath is up and running for the Mother’s Day Classic, with about 80 expected in the team on Sunday. It’s all for Kathryn Wright, who has had her family and friends rallying behind her since her diagnoses with breast cancer 18 months ago. At 30, Kathryn is young to have the disease, and is still un-
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dergoing treatment. “No beating about the bush, they’re trying to save my life,” she said. Bendigo-born Kathryn has nothing but praise for the support she’s received. “Everyone’s been great, but my husband, the amazing Michael, has been too much. He’s the best person I have ever met, I couldn’t have asked for a better husband.”
The Golden Square couple first met at high school 14 years ago. “People have rallied around since I was diagnosed, and at the moment I feel absolutely fine. “To be honest, when I was diagnosed at 28 it was the last thing I expected to happen.” With the Mother’s Day Classic a couple of days away, Kathryn is ready for the big event. “I’m excited about doing the
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run, but only four kilometres. I couldn’t manage eight,” she said. “Team Kath has raised $7500 so far, and it’s a good cause.” There is still time to join in with Team Kath, you can run 8km, or run or walk 4km. Event co-ordinator Gaye Harrington said the Mother’s Day Classic takes place this Sunday, with the longer run starting at 8am and the shorter run and walk at 9am.
“We expect about 2000 people running or walking on the day,” she said. “If you don’t want to walk or run, you can come along and support all taking part and join in the entertainment and activity taking place around the course,” Gaye said. Details at www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/event/vic/bendigo-vic
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