Mary and Judy tackle the Cane2Coral Fun Run

RSL Care Fairways Retirement Village Manager Judy Riley has participated in the Bundaberg Cane2Coral Fun Run alongside her resident 88 year old Mary Smith.

The pair walked in the 8km section of the Cane2Coral Fun Run, the annual fundraiser allows participants to pass by the iconic cane fields of Bundaberg and finish triumphantly at Neilson Park in Bargara overlooking the beautiful Coral Sea.

Participants are actively making a difference to their nominated favourite charity with both Jude and Mary choosing to donate to Ovarian Cancer Australia.

Jude loves being able to assist her residents achieve their personal goals and found walking beside Mary a wonderful experience.

“The atmosphere on the day was fantastic with thousands joining in for a fun morning, culminating at Bargara Beach.  It was a sight for sore eyes to see all the cut up oranges at the finish line,” she said.

“This is the second year I have done the Cane2Coral with Mary, she is an abosltue rocket. I always hope I can keep up with her.”

In total raised by Mary and Jude raised $854.00 for Ovarian Cancer Australia with a total of $208.00 a collective donation from the Fairways Independent Living Residents.

Jude runs an active and social Retirement Village and is so respected by her residents this year they nominated her for the National Retirement Village Manager of the Year (MOTY) Award. 

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