Mar 08, 2017

 

Do you appreciate your personal chauffeur?

How about your cleaner? Nurse? Cook?

Tooth fairy, party planner, teacher, motivator, leader?

If you haven't figured it out yet, we're talking about none other than Mum herself!

That time of year is fast approaching when we make a special effort to show our gratitude toward the one person who probably had the most influence on who we are today.

I’m sure most women would agree with me when I say that it wasn’t until I had children of my own that I realised how unappreciated my mother had been and how much she was really worth! It's not to say that her efforts went unnoticed; it's just too easy take such things for granted, at the time.

Sadly, not all of us will have the opportunity to share this day with our mothers. Regardless of where she is, she will be in our thoughts.

Given the chance to do something special with your mum this year, you're searching for an activity that's different, fun, and memorable.

Why Not Give The Mother's Day Classic A Try?

If you need to find that special activity for Sunday 14 May to share with your mum, kids, friends or other family members, this could be just the thing.

The Mother's Day Classic is a lively run and walk held annually around Australia. It's a great way to celebrate Mother's Day whilst helping raise funds for breast cancer research.

Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death in Australian women, accounting for more than 13,698 new cases of breast cancer and 2,800 deaths each year. Early detection is the best method for reducing deaths from breast cancer.

Fast Facts About Breast Cancer*:

  • Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Australia, with more than 13,600 new cases expected this year – new diagnoses are also expected in 106 men 
  • One in nine women will be diagnosed with breast cancer by the age of 85 
  • Getting older is the most common risk factor: about 13% of new cases are among women aged 20-44, 61% in women aged 45-69 and 26% among women over 70. Women of all ages need to understand the importance of finding and treating breast cancer early 
  • Despite the significant loss of life, survival prospects continue to improve. Over 96% of women will survive at least one year after diagnosis, and almost 87% will survive five years or more – a 15% increase since the 1980s 
  • Survival is improving due to better detection and improved treatments which are the result of excellent research 
  • Breast cancer survivors can experience a range of difficulties, ranging from physical limitations to psychosocial problems. These issues are now emerging as new targets for researchers

Find out more about your local Mother’s Day Classic or register online here.

If you miss the cutoff for online registrations, don’t worry. You can still register on the day of.

So to all you mothers out there, Calder Wealth Management wishes you a Happy Mother’s Day! We hope your special day is filled with love and appreciation!

Need some advice?

At Calder Wealth Management, our specialist team of financial advisers are passionate about helping families with their finance and wealth needs. Contact us or call 08 8373 3333 to arrange a free, no obligation appointment.

Written by, Marisa Maiolo, Life Insurance Specialist at Calder Wealth Management.

*Statistics from Australian Institute of Health and Welfare & National Breast Cancer Centre 2006. Breast cancer in Australia: an overview, 2006. Cancer series no. 34. cat. no. CAN 29. Canberra: AIHW

 

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