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OUR IMPACT
Raising funds and awareness for breast and ovarian cancer research
28 years
walking and running
$50.8 million
donated since 1998
More than 90 events
Australia wide
Introducing the 2026 MDC Melbourne Half Marathon!
We are taking another step forward this Mother's Day, going the distance for breast and ovarian cancer research with our first ever Half Marathon in Melbourne.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or taking on your first half marathon, this is your chance to be part of something meaningful. Register your interest now and help us make this inaugural event unforgettable.
Every day in Australia
61 people are diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer
12 people die from breast or ovarian cancer
Join the Mother’s Day Classic on Sunday 10 May 2026 to walk or run in support of lifesaving breast and ovarian cancer research.
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Relive the Mother's Day Classic 2025
Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research
Since 1998, we’ve been dedicated to walking, running and fundraising to save women’s lives on Mother’s Day.
In 2024, we took one step further and made it our mission to stop both ovarian and breast cancer in their tracks.
In the last 28 years, our community has donated $48.23 million to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, and since 2024, $2.57 million to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.
Tribute Wall
HONOUR . SUPPORT . REMEMBER
Ros Patterson
Mummy
I love you so much
Margaret Newman
Dearly missed each and everyday. We carry you in our hearts. Miss you so much Mum.
Christine Melbourne
The heart of our family. Mother’s Day is never the same without you. We love you and miss you every day.
Auntie Therese
Remembering Auntie Therese with much love, Gone way too soon…. She’d be so proud of how beautiful her children are.
Terri Yendall
25th year running in loving memory of my sister in law Terri. Mother of four 14.4.65-8.9.2001 forever young at 36. Always remembered and loved 💕💐
Alice Mc Manus
Thinking of you always x
Clyny
We miss you every single day
Kathy
Gone too soon! I miss you so much!
Raelene Rabot
I miss you every single day. I still can't believe 11 years have passed without seeing you or speaking to you. Your sense of adventure and spirit lives on every single day. 🩷
Alicia Santos
In memory of my beautiful, brave mother who fought so hard 🩷 you are my biggest inspiration 🩷 Miss you so much 🩷
Sheila Morrell
You are, and will never be forgotten.
We will be raising funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation in loving memory of our mum, Ros, who sadly lost her 5-year-long battle with triple negative breast cancer on the 23rd of May last year. She showed incredible strength throughout her journey, and this fundraiser is a way for us to honour her and keep her memory alive. Your support would mean so much. Every donation helps fund vital research into prevention, early detection, and better treatments for aggressive and hard-to-treat breast cancers like the one she faced.