Join the ABS fun run to raise funds for cancer, May 2004
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MEDIA RELEASE
Join the ABS fun run to raise funds for cancer May 21, 2004 82/2004 JOIN THE ABS FUN RUN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CANCER
Background: The Australian Bureau of Statistics is calling for the Canberra community to join them in supporting the ACT Cancer Council by taking part in this year's annual ABS Fun Run, being run around Lake Ginninderra, at 12:30pm on this Thursday 27 May 2004. Participants are invited to walk or run the 7.3 km course around the cyclepaths of Lake Ginninderra's parkland, with the start/finish line at John Knight Park, adjacent to Lake Ginninderra College. This year there is a shorter 6.2 km course for nominated walkers. Incorporating the Castles Shield Fun Run, trophies will be awarded for both individual and team efforts. Cost to enter the run is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for children. Entry forms are available on the Internet at <http://www.tip.net.au/~dfry/ABSFUNRUN.htm>. Alternatively, forms can be obtained from ABS reception at ABS House, Benjamin Way Belconnen, or by contacting Rod Campbell on 6252 6139 or email <rod.campbell@abs.gov.au>. The run has attracted a wide range of sponsors and all participants will have an equal chance to win barrel draw prizes. The major sponsor is Westfield Belconnen. Other sponsors include: InterContinental Hotels Group/Crowne Plaza Hotels - Coogee Beach, Mallamaurice Holiday Units - Mallacoota, Deep Water Fishing Charters, Malua Bay Dive, The Runners Shop, Pirion Printers, ABS Social Club, Canberra Labor Club, The Lighthouse bar, Instant Colour Press, Calyspo Coffee Lounge, Video Ezy, Qantas, Goodberry's, Rock Salt, Dan Murphy's and Privileges.
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