On the back of a very successful inaugural Huskisson Walk 4 Brain Cancer, organisers are gearing up for the second annual event on Saturday, October 14.
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The walk will start at Moona Moona Creek Reserve and continues to the beach reserve near Holden Street, Collingwood Beach.
The inspiration and namesake for the walk is Lachlan Thoroughgood, who was just six-years old when he was diagnosed with Gliobastoma Multiforme, an aggressive and incurable form of brain cancer.
"Lachlan was surrounded by many people near and far who loved him and filled his days with fun and adventure,” Lachlan's mother Leanne said.
“Although it saddens us every moment of every day that he is no longer here with us, we take comfort in the fact that his legacy will live on in every step we take.”
Survival rates for brain cancer have not improved in the last 30 years, with current treatments being limited, unsuccessful and offering a mean survival rate of only 14 months.
It is hoped together the group can raise awareness and funds in order to change these statistics and give hope and better prognosis to people living with brain cancer.
To register or find out more information visit the Facebook event page or Walk 4 Brain Cancer event page.
