Trent Zimmerman (North Sydney, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

This Sunday, the Lane Cove Fun Run is being held in my electorate. The fun run is an initiative of the Lane Cove Public School P&C. It is the second year the event is being held, following on from a successful inaugural run last year. This is a true grassroots community event and brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate our local area and support one of our great local schools. With a backdrop of stunning Sydney Harbour, the run takes in two, five or 10 kilometres along the Lane Cove and Longueville foreshores, making it one of the most scenic runs of its type. Importantly, the fun run raises money for some very worthy causes. Proceeds raised from the event contribute to the provision of extra teaching and learning support for staff at Lane Cove Public School. Additionally, children from all schools are encouraged to join in the spirit to win valuable sporting goods for their own schools. This year, the Lane Cove P&C is also donating a proportion of the proceeds to support two local women's and children's refuges to support victims of domestic violence.

The strength of the Lane Cove community is further demonstrated by the wide range of local businesses supporting this initiative. I'd like to thank Carla FitzSimons and her team of dedicated volunteers for putting so much energy and passion into our local community and for making these opportunities available. It's a great opportunity to think about fitness, enjoy our community spirit and support some truly deserving causes. I look forward to attending, although, I confess, as a person firing a starting pistol and not in my running gear, which remains permanently lost! Congratulations to all involved.

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