60 students and staff rally behind teacher fighting cancer in Albury walk
Sixty students and staff from James Fallon High School joined teacher Stacey Thatcher at the Albury-Wodonga Sunshine Walk.
Stacey Thatcher is undergoing chemotherapy at the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre for secondary breast cancer. Year 9 students turned out in force for the five-kilometre charity walk on Sunday.
The group raised about $3500 for the cause. Fellow teacher Meg Smith said she wanted Ms Thatcher to know "how many people are there for her, and she's not going to be alone through any of it".
The students gave up time away from part-time jobs to be there. The wider event drew about 850 walkers.
They took part in five, ten and 20-kilometre courses along the Murray River. The Sunshine Trust Fund expects to raise around $120,000 this year.
That's down from last year's record but reflects cost-of-living pressures.
- 60 students and staff
- School group size
- $3500
- Amount raised
- 5 kilometres
- Course distance
- 850
- Total event walkers
Why it mattersThe large turnout showed strong support for Thatcher during her cancer treatment, with students giving their own time to be there for her.
AustraliaThe Albury community raised significant funds for local cancer support while demonstrating how schools and workplaces can genuinely help colleagues in need.
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