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Life
We’re all about taking action to create brighter futures: for members, for women and for our community. That’s why we’ve been a proud partner of the Mother’s Day Classic since the beginning.
Over the past 27 years, this national walk/run has attracted more than 1.7 million participants Australia-wide, raising funds for vital research into breast and ovarian cancer.
In addition to HESTA’s traditional Mother’s Day Classic on-site activations, fundraising efforts, and participation on the day, we’re also proud to support the volunteer program in 2025.
This much-loved event would not go ahead without the dedication and commitment of hundreds of volunteers who give up their time to help on the day, share their stories as community ambassadors, host their own local events, or join an organising committee.
It’s our privilege to support the generous Australians who make this event possible.
Inspired by women
More than 80% of our members are women. And since 12 Australian women die each day from either breast or ovarian cancer every day, many members know the illness too well: personally, through loved ones, or through work.
The Mother’s Day Classic takes the fight against breast and ovarian cancer to the streets — literally. Founded by Women in Super (a group HESTA helped set up), it raises funds for research that could transform the future for those fighting today so tomorrow’s women won’t have to.
“It’s a really uplifting day. I ran with four friends, for my mum. My husband and two sons cheered me on from the finish line."
HESTA member
Walking (and running) from strength to strength
From small beginnings in 1998, the Mother's Day Classic has grown into one of Australia's largest national charity events and an integral part of Mother's Day. Each year, more people (including the HESTA team) walk, run, or volunteer at events across the country.
Most importantly, the Mother’s Day Classic has raised $47.3 million to fund life-saving breast and ovarian cancer research.
Get fit, stand strong, have fun, save lives
It’s more than a fundraiser. The Mother’s Day Classic brings the community together: to remember, to support, to celebrate. It’s emotional, inspiring, and a direct way to help beat breast and now ovarian cancer.
Never experienced a Mother’s Day Classic? It might be time to pull on your trainers, grab a few buddies and sign up. You can also volunteer on the day or join an organising committee that works year-round.
You’ll be repaid with fun, fitness and pride in helping our next generation look forward to a healthier future.
How we can help HESTA for Mercy members
Our members’ financial future is at the heart of everything we do.
We recognise how the economic environment impacts our members, and we’ve developed a range of tools and services to support them to improve their retirement outcomes at every life stage.
For those under 40, we offer resources like online calculators, and one-on-one expert advice over the phone or in person.
Services available to members approaching retirement include our Retirement Hub, which offers support to transition smoothly to life after work.
We’re proud to be helping our members build the retirement they deserve so they can face the future with confidence.
HESTA CEO Debby Blakey with ACSI CEO and Mother’s Day Classic co-founder Louise Davidson and Mother’s Day Classic CEO Zara Lawless
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