Saturday morning saw Ayr's beloved CBD fountain turn pink in support of the 'Step Up to Breast Cancer' fundraising endeavours of two local teams.
At 9am, a small crowd including Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort watched on as pink-coloured solution was poured into the fountain water, transforming it into a symbol of solidarity.
The event—initiated by Zara Frost and Ella Logan of the 'Tata Slides', alongside Kaitlyn Warren, Chloe Rehbien, and Molly Julyan, who operate under the 'Hakuna Ma-Tata' moniker—marked the start of their walk around town as part of the 'Step Up to Breast Cancer' fundraiser.
A National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) initiative, the fundraiser encourages participants to walk or run 58km throughout August to honour the 58 Australians diagnosed daily with breast cancer and to raise vital funds for research.
So far, the teams have covered impressive distances, including 14km from Home Hill High School to Groper Creek, another 14km from Coutts Park to Alva Lookout, and 7km up and down the main street spreading awareness. The walks, ranging from 1.5 to 3 hours each, have been fueled by passion, determination, and personal ties to sufferers of breast cancer.
"We just want people to see that a little bit of help could be everything to a person," said Kaitlyn. "I hope more people... get into fundraising or supporting their own cause--creating events that mean more."
As a team, the 'Hakuna Ma-Tata's' have already raised $1,700, with efforts continuing through a raffle held at the end of the month. Tickets are $2 each, featuring prizes like sporting equipment, a 60-litre esky, two pink Yeti coolers, and more.
United by the same mission, these two teams of local heroes continue to embody the spirit and resilience of the Burdekin with each step and stride.
Saturday morning saw Ayr's beloved CBD fountain turn pink in support of the 'Step Up to Breast Cancer' fundraising endeavours of two local teams. Photo credit: Jacob Casha
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