The ‘RACE YA’ Family Fun Day Asthma Australia fundraiser will once again be held this Easter Sunday April 5 at Maldon’s Bill Woodfull Reserve.
The annual event is held in memory of Maldon teen Ned Cameron, 14, who died suddenly of an acute asthma attack in 2016.
Ned’s mum Kristy Lang-O’Connell initiated the event eight years ago to honour his memory, raise funds for Asthma Australia, and increase education about the condition.
An incredible total of more than $118,000 has since been raised in Ned’s memory through donations and RACE YA family fun days and Kristy is hoping to raise more money than ever at this year’s special Maldon Easter Fair event.
However, Kristy said it’s not just about raising money.
“As much as we want to raise money for research, it is also about education, awareness and creating a family fun day that is affordable for families and allows them to spend precious quality time together,” she said.
“In fact, this year in light of the cost of living crisis and petrol prices we have dropped the entry price to $5. Get the kids off their screens and down to the oval and join us for some fun. Life is too short to not enjoy time together,” Kristy said.
There will be heaps to do from running races to tug-a-war, face painting, gumboot toss, nail drive, the egg toss and much more.
There will also be a silent auction, a raffle, a vintage car display, motorbike rides, jumping castle, food and drinks and of course an Easter Egg Hunt!
“The Yabby Races are always a highlight and the lucky door prize will be the champion yabby!” Kristy said.
“While raising money for Asthma Australia we have also been able to give back to the community, implementing education, information and asthma emergency kits into local schools and sporting clubs,” Kristy said.
Support for this year’s event has once again been overwhelming with a number of local businesses generously donating items for the raffle and silent auction.
Be sure to get along and enjoy a good old-fashioned family day out this Easter Sunday at the Bill Woodfull Reserve, Francis Street, Maldon from 11am to 3pm.
Entry is $5. All profits and donations go directly to Asthma Australia. Donations can also be made to the RACE YA account at BSB: 633000 Account: 165 285 826.
“Every bit definitely helps, and we welcome donations big or small,” she said.