Local professional services firm, Boyce Chartered Accountants once again travelled to Sydney to partake in the 14 kilometre City to Bondi course and recorded a number of 'personal best' times.
Apart from the challenge of competing, the real aim for Boyce is to raise funds for a chosen charity as part of the firm's corporate social responsibility program. This year, the Boyce team selected to support the Amie St Clair Melanoma Trust, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to raising awareness of melanoma.
The Boyce team made up of employees, their family members and clients was supported by a generous country spirit according to Boyce Wagga Wagga Director Linda Mackellar.
“The generosity of country people is well known but I think the support and enthusiasm we received this year even surprised us” said Ms Mackellar.
Boyce raised a phenomenal $31,294 for the Amie St Clair Melanoma Trust.
The Trust actively supports medical research and endeavours to provide better access to specialised care for the communities of the Riverina region. The Trust was created in honour of Amie who was only 20 years old when she was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma. Amie sadly lost her battle just one day after her 23rd birthday.
Trust Director and Wagga Wagga surgeon Dr Richard Harrison said “We are absolutely thrilled and so very grateful for the huge amount you have raised for the Amie St Clair Melanoma Trust. It is truly unbelievable and more than we could ever have imagined.”
Annette and Peter St Clair, Amie's parents, joined the Boyce team at their post-race celebration. They received the giant novelty check on behalf of the Trust Directors and were overwhelmed by the sterling effort from the entire Boyce team.
A huge thank you to everyone who donated and to all the Boyce runners, walkers and support crew. We'll be back again next year – the fund-raising aspect of this event is central to the firm‟s philosophy of contributing to our local communities and as a bonus, it helps us focus on our fitness.
For more information about the Amie St Clair Melanoma Trust visit http://www.amiestclairmelanoma.org.au/.
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CONTACT:
Stacey Hinton
Marketing Coordinator
Boyce Chartered Accountants
P: 02 6452 3344
E: shinton@boyceca.com
