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Darren Chester attends 2022 Mother's day Classic in Sale around Lake Guthridge

Remembering loved ones through charity runs.

By news@gippsland - 9th May 2022 - Back to News

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester and Mother's Day Classic host Darren McCubbin at the start line of the 8km charity run. Hundreds of locals ran and walked around Lake Guthridge to support breast cancer survivors, remember loved ones and raise money for critical research and nurses. The event was organised by the Footprints.

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (left) and Mother's Day Classic host Darren McCubbin

Pictures from Darren Chester MP website.

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