Front from left, Mandy Herman, Suzanne Humphries, Kellie Backman, back from left, Cathryn Speed, Meaghan Ryan and Sue Stephenson. 86183
By Lilly O’Gorman
A GROUP of Beaconsfield mothers is taking part in the Cancer Council Relay for Life in the hope of helping achieve a future without cancer for their kids.
Mandy Herman is part of the Yummy Mummies team, a group of teachers and staff from Beaconsfield Primary School who are also joined by their sisters and friends.
Mandy said she would like to see a cure for cancer in her own children’s lifetime.
“God forbid any of my kids or friends’ kids had cancer,” she said.
“We want to help find a cure.”
This is the third time the Yummy Mummies will participate in the annual Relay for Life event.
Over the past two years the team has raised $15,000, which has seen a cancer research project named after the group.
Suzanne Humphries said the group was proud of its efforts so far in donating to the cause.
“We’ve all been affected at some stage in our lives by cancer,” she said.
The Yummy Mummies Relay for Life Charity Dinner is on 13 October at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, Pakenham.
The event includes a two course meal, a drink on arrival and raffles, a silent auction and entertainment provided by local DJ Sounds Allwright Mobile Disco.
Tickets are $50 or $450 for a table of 10.
For details or to book tickets or donate to the Yummy Mummies, contact Suzanne Humphries on 0422 158 409.
