Seymour community raises $13,000 for breast cancer

The Seymour Lions fourth annual Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) afternoon tea has raised more than $13,000 for breast cancer research, with a total figure still to be finalised.


With nearly 200 tickets purchased for ‘Sarah’s Day,’ in honour of the late Sarah Locke who sadly lost her courageous battle with breast cancer just over a year ago, Kings Park was awash in pink to support the worthy cause.


Seymour Lions President Gerard O’Sullivan paid tribute to the Locke family for their work to support the afternoon.


“The Locke family are extremely dear to the club, Stuart is a life member, Chloe and Sophie have played here since they were kids and as a netballer and volunteer Sarah was a constant around Kings Park,” Ms O’Sullivan said.


“Through such a difficult period the Lockes have been determined advocates for breast cancer research, raising awareness and being so giving with their time and energy.


“Sophie is doing amazing work as an ambassador for BCNA and Stu Locke’s pink bus has been easy to spot around town.


“We can’t thank them enough for allowing us to honour Sarah today and we hope the afternoon has done her legacy in our community justice.”


Mr O’Sullivan thanked the club and community for rallying behind the event.


“The amount of work put in to get this event of the ground is amazing and I’d like to thank everyone involved on behalf of the Seymour Lions and the broader community,” Mr O’Sullivan said.


“It’s an honour to be part of a such a selfless community and a club where people never hesitate to help out the town, particularly over the last 12 months with a difficult flood clean up and then events like this.


“The Tatura Football Netball Club deserve a massive thank you for being so flexible and throwing their support behind the day. We can’t thank them enough.


“Everyone across our community has been touched by cancer in some way and it’s just incredible to see how giving everyone is and how supportive this town is.


“This is what footy clubs are all about. Supporting one another, bringing people together and strengthening communities. We’re determined to keep growing this day in honour of Sarah and raise as much money as we can to support breast cancer research.



“From everyone at the Seymour Lions, thank you for your support and we can’t wait to do this all again next year.”

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