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Join TeamMONASH™ in the fight against breast cancer

16 April 2008

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and National Breast Cancer Centre one in every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer by the age of 85.

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and National Breast Cancer Centre one in every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer by the age of 85.

In fact, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in females with more than 2640 women dying each year from the disease.

You can raise money to help find a cure and get fit in the process by joining TeamMONASH™ at the Mothers Day Classic, the biggest community fundraising event for breast cancer in Australia.

With over 22,000 people participating in Victoria alone last year, this national walk/run event gives people the chance to make a real difference to the lives of those diagnosed with breast cancer.

Starting in the Melbourne CBD, the route takes walkers and runners through the beautiful Botanic Gardens.

Participants who are entering as part of TeamMONASH™ can choose between a four and eight kilometre run or a four and eight kilometre walk.

All proceeds from the event are donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation , a not-for-profit organisation that promotes and supports research for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer.

Project team leader Andreia Marques said TeamMONASH™ hoped to build on its team of 623 from the 2007 event.

"We're aiming to have more than 1000 TeamMONASH™ participants this year," Ms Marques said.

"We encourage those who have previously attended to take part again and this year, bring their family and friends.

"Staff, students and community members wanting to train up for the event can join Monash Sport fitness centres at Clayton, Caulfield and Peninsula campuses."

The Mothers Day Classic will be held on Sunday 11 May, 2008 from 7.45am. You can register online at the Monash Sport website.

A pre-event function will be held on Tuesday 29 April to distribute participant uniforms and event information.