GV HEALTH Foundation is excited to announce a charity partnership with the Campbell’s Shepparton Running Festival, joining forces with one of the region’s longest-running community events to support the I Care for Cancer @ GV Health appeal.
Established in 1998, the Shepparton Running Festival brings together runners, volunteers, families and supporters in a celebration of community, health and wellbeing. This year, participants can make every kilometre count by supporting the appeal which aims to deliver a new Integrated Cancer Centre at GV Health.
The I Care for Cancer @ GV Health appeal is raising $5M towards the construction of an Integrated Cancer Centre at Shepparton Hospital. While Victoria has six designated regional public health services, GV Health remains the only one without an Integrated Cancer Centre.
The proposed centre will bring cancer treatment, specialist clinics and wellness services together in one purpose-built facility, creating a more integrated model of care to meet the growing and increasingly complex needs of cancer patients across the Goulburn Valley.
GV Health Foundation Director Amy De Paola said the partnership was a natural fit, connecting a community event centred on health and wellbeing with a campaign that will improve cancer care facilities in our region.
“Our oncology staff dedicate themselves every day to caring for people facing cancer, so it’s fantastic to see them pull on their running shoes and volunteering their time to actively support this campaign,” said Ms De Paola.
“Whether you run, sponsor a participant, volunteer your time or donate, there are many ways to get involved. We really encourage the community to get behind it.”
This year’s Campbell’s Shepparton Running Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16.
To participate in the Campbell’s Shepparton Running Festival, register at www.shepparton.run.
To fundraise as a participant for the I Care for Cancer Care appeal, email GVHealthFoundation@gvhealth.org.au.
