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Staff walk together to support women with breast cancer

Guy Hazlewood    March 18, 2024    2 min read   

In a touching display of resilience and solidarity, employees of Queensland Childcare Services (QCCS), who run Busy Learners Early Education Centre in Inala, recently banded together to support their colleague, Kym Rachow, who tragically lost her mother Gail to breast cancer in January.

Kym Rachow and her mother Gail at last years International Women’s Day Run. Source: QCCS

A total of 19 employees from various QCCS centres, alongside Kym’s family and friends, united to walk a combined 200 kilometres at the annual International Women’s Day Run in honour of Kym’s late mother.

QCCS staff walked in the ‘Gail’s Girls’ group for the International Women’s Day Run. Source: QCCS

Their effort not only commemorated her memory but also highlighted the importance of supporting women and raising awareness of breast cancer.

Laura Faalili, the General Manager of Queensland Childcare Services, emphasised the significance of the International Women’s Day event.

“This International Women’s Day was an opportunity to celebrate women within the childcare industry,” she said.

“It was important for us as an organisation to come together and highlight the importance of supporting women while raising vital funds and awareness for breast cancer.”

Laura also expressed admiration for the dedication and resilience displayed by the QCCS community.

“Seeing our employees, alongside Kym’s family and friends, come together to walk a combined 200 kilometres in honour of Kym’s mother was a really special moment for not only myself, but everyone involved,” she said.

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Kym Rachow walked in memory of her mum in ‘Gail’s Girls’ group. Source: QCCS
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