Bridge Muir was first across the finish line at the Walk for Women’s Cancer held at Alexandra Headland on Saturday.
The Noosa District State High School Year 11 co-ordinator completed the 6km event, and even managed to finish before the 3km participants returned from their return journey to Mooloolaba’s Loo With A View.
The seasoned runner dedicated her jog to her grandmothers, Shirley Muir and Mary Grehan, who lost their battles to ovarian and breast cancer respectively when Miss Muir was in Year 11.
“Both grandmas gave me that extra push over the headland. They were in my mind for the duration. I only wish they were here so I could give them a big hug after I crossed the finish line,” Miss Muir said.
The Walk For Women’s Cancer event was organised by the Cancer Council Queensland, with all registration costs, individual and team sponsorships and raffle money used to fund research and life-saving treatments and support programs for cancer sufferers.
Cancer survivor and Eumundi local Janet Kake bravely shared her story to a larger than anticipated crowd of over 1000 people, all proudly dressed in pink attire.
“Trust your intuition. If you think something is not right, get it checked out. You know your body better than anyone,“ Ms Kake said.
Ms Kake told the participants that her cancer journey made her a better person for the experience and she was forever grateful for the Sunshine Coast community’s support.
To donate to Miss Muir’s fund-raising page for the Cancer Council, visit her page via this link: secure.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?registrationID=1145355&langPref=en-CA
