Community Recognition Statement

The residents of Macarthur have once again proven to be extremely generous and community-minded at the 15th annual 24 Hour Fight Against Macarthur.

The fund-raiser was held on October 19 and 20 where thousands of people took to the track at Campbelltown Athletics Stadium to walk laps and raise money for the Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre, the Oncology Ward and Paediatric Ambulatory Care Unit at Campbelltown Hospital, and the Palliative Care Unit and Outreach service at Camden Hospital.

This inspiring initiative was started by my dear friend, the late Councillor Fred Borg, in 2005 to ensure every cent raised by the people of Macarthur goes to the local cancer services.

Since then, $4.3 million has been raised by the annual event to provide world-class equipment and services such as specialist scanning machines, high-tech treatment chairs for chemotherapy patients and part-time lymphoedema therapist to reduce patient waiting times.

My hearty congratulations goes to the entire organising committee, headed by Chairperson Councillor Warren Morrison.

I also want to thank each and every person who walked laps, donated money and supported this great cause.