Terry Connolly ORGANised Walk

Thursday, March 04, 2010
The Terry Connolly ORGANised walk held on 24 February 2010 was a fabulous success with approximately 2,000 walkers participating on a glorious morning walk around the Lake.

The Connolly family was well represented with Dr Helen Watchirs (Terry's wife) and Lara and Maddy.  The federal political contingent was led by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Parliamentary Secretary Mark Butler.  The ACT's deputy chief minister, Katy Gallagher, undertook the formal duties together with the Connolly family and some of the ACT Brumbies.

Greg Bayliss from ABC666 local radio was the compere for the event and interviewed captains from a number of the larger schools.

Senator Gary Humphries was the first person back to base possibly because he knew that the Lions Club had a magnificent breakfast on offer. 

Staff from Medicare were again on hand to issue showbags to all participants.

The big teams included:

  • St Clare's College
  • Melba/Copeland College
  • Marist College
  • Canberra Girl's Grammar
  • McKillop College
  • National Health & Medical Research Council
  • Australian Electoral Commission

Well done to Canberra and the region.  It was a wonderful way to demonstrate commitment to Discovering the facts about organ donation, Deciding what you want to do and Discussing it with your family.

>> Click here to see photos from the day.

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