STOP BREAST &
OVARIAN CANCER
IN THEIR TRACKS.
Every step funds life-saving research.
Mother's Day Classic donates $3.45 million in 2026!
The Mother's Day Classic (MDC) has once again shown the extraordinary generosity of the Australian community, donating $3.45 million to breast and ovarian cancer research from this year's event.
The result brings the MDC's total fundraising since 1998 to more than $54 million, a milestone reached over 29 years of Australians coming together every Mother's Day to walk, run and give back.
Raising funds and awareness for breast and ovarian cancer research
29 years
Walking together since 1998
$54 million
donated to research since 1998
90+ events
Across Australia each year
Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research
Every Day in Australia 61 people are diagnosed with and 12 people will die from breast or ovarian cancer.
Every Mother's Day since 1998, we come together, all across the country in events big and small to remember, celebrate and honour those touched by these diseases.
Together we're funding research that brings hope for the future.
Events across Australia
Relive the magic of Mother's Day Classic 2026!
News and Updates
MDC donates $3.45 million
The 2026 result brings total donations since 1998 to more than $54 million
Spotlight on Research
Finding new ways to use the immune system to attack cancer.
The Heart of the MDC
Stories of Strength and hope from the Mother's Day Classic Community.
Community Stories
Community Ambassadors - Shannon
I’m honoured to be a community ambassador for the Mother’s Day classic, celebrating my beautiful sister Annalei. She bravely fought ovarian cancer for four years, but sadly passed away in 2024 at the age of 36.
I’m excited to be apart of the Mother’s Day classic by supporting those who are going through similar struggles, raising awareness about breast and ovarian cancer and contributing to important research funding.
Tribute Wall
HONOUR . SUPPORT . REMEMBER
Lynda
Linda
To my cherished sister, Linda, Forever 34, forever loved. Your strength, laughter and love still live in all of us.
Robyn Stirling
An inspirational woman who lived life to the fullest. We love you and miss you everyday mum 🩷
Maloney
Dedicating our run to Liz Allan, a kind, caring and wonderful woman. 😊
Katerina Ryan
Not a day goes by we don't think about you Katerina, the boys and I miss you dearly. Love you.
Nuala
We miss you Nuala. I’m very sad that you won’t get to see your beautiful girls on Mother’s Day. Sending all of you love.
Adrienne, Jane, Jean, Sue, Gillian and Debbie SURVIVED. Mary, Betsy, Kathy, Christa, Lorraine and Debbie sadly succumbed.
Still miss your wisdom Mary and our friendship over a quarter century now.
Arum Vaughan
Beautiful Iran never forgotten x
Amalia Nassiangas
12 years have passed and we think of you everyday mum. We wish you were here. Love from your daughters Stella, Angela, Joanne and Olympia xo
Antonia Gambino
Miss you everyday Mum. Thinking of you and how loved you were and still are by us all. xoxo
Susan Daniels
I miss you so much, every minute of every day, love you Suz
For all who have fought hard - Dimitra and Sharon To those who are with us and standing strong - Rachel, Mish, Sonja, and Mary Hoping to make a difference as we walk/run strong xxx
You ran when you were alive...and now I continue that legacy. Love you always mum x