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Pretty in pink: Friends and family of Fee Down gathered to run with her at the Mother’s Day Classic. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Victoria Park Lake embraced a sea of pink and teal for a cause close to many people’s hearts.

Over 300 people gathered at Victoria Park Lake on Sunday, May 12, for the 12th annual Shepparton Mother’s Day Classic.

The event saw participants run, walk and paddle 2km, 4km and 8km distances to raise funds for breast cancer research and, for the first time, ovarian cancer research.

Event co-ordinator Kathy Fuller said the day was “absolutely magical,” and the key was that participants always had fun.

“It was a beautiful morning. It’s always good fun to see people dressed up,” she said.

“I think because we’ve been fundraising for breast and ovarian cancer, it’s really brought another unique side to the event.

“Having those colours here today was beautiful. From now on, it’s pink and teal.”

Ms Fuller said the event was lots of fun, and it was fantastic to see such a great turnout.

“It just means a lot to the team,” she said.

“It’s always great that our community supports the event, and supports each other.”

News photographer Rechelle Zammit went along to capture attendees decked out in pink and teal.

Pink perfection: David Rooks and Wendy Boyle. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Paddling for a purpose: Karen Merlo was one of the participants who paddled in the Mother’s Day Classic. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Family fun run: Henry Thorpe, 2, Tiana Thorpe, Zara Thorpe, 10, Brenton Thorpe and Georgia Thorpe, 12, at the finish line. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Giddy up: Husband and wife Roc Niglia and Lisa Niglia finish their 8km run on hobby horses. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Smiles for miles: Alisha Orchard and Brittany Orchard with their father, Russell Orchard. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Run to remember: Husband and wife Peter and Glenys Frizzell from Shepparton Runners Club. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Tutu tribe: Thomas Ryan, Shawn Tracey, Julie Keillor, Michael Tracey, Debbie Milward, Louise Kent, Heather Morris and Fiona Ryan. Photo by Rechelle Zammit