Mothers Day Classic

Our family have been involved in the Mothers Day Classic for the past decade. Initially my dad was a course marshall around 1998 or 99 … then my mum (Mai) became a race participant back around 1999 or 2000 after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. I think I started running in 2002. My wife (Kylie) joined us last year.

Mother’s Day would have to be my favourite day of the year … yes better than birthday or xmas … as I love seeing my mum’s face as she crosses the finish line knowing that it is another year that she “beat” breast cancer. After the race we love sitting around at the park and listening to the entertainment. Then we tuck into a great lunch somewhere and to see mum’s face glowing about her achievement in the morning is something else. She loves getting her finisher’s medal and wears it with pride for a few days after.

Each year I am inspired by so many participating. Great to see the number of male participants increasing each year as they are supporting their wives, mothers, sisters, etc.

This year will be our first year at Parramatta Park - we usually race at The Domain - so we are quite excited.

Adrian Raftery