Squadron runs laps for cancer battle

Over the course of one morning, 2 Security Forces Squadron ran an impressive fundraising effort support a member undergoing her second round of chemotherapy fighting ovarian cancer.

CAPTION: Executive Officer of 2 Security Forces Squadron, Squadron Leader Tai Kohn, has her head shaved in solidarity with a colleague fighting ovarian cancer. Story by Corporal Sam Price. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

With some members hitting the track as early as midnight, 2 Security Forces Squadron completed 3521 laps of the RAAF Base Amberley running track.

At the conclusion of the activity, the squadron’s Executive Officer Squadron Leader Tai Kohn and a number of other 2 Security Forces Squadron personnel shaved their heads in solidarity with the member.

Flying Officer Marat Roche said it was fantastic to see so many people participating and donating.

“It’s incredible that off a week’s notice we were able to raise almost $15,000,” Flying Officer Roche said.

“It is also unreal that so many people got up early to come down and run a few laps in support.

“It is for a fantastic cause and one that is very close to the unit’s heart at the moment, so it’s very encouraging to see people from far and wide motivated to increase the funds going towards Cherish Women’s Cancer Foundation.”

The aim is to raise awareness and contribute funds towards further research in the hope that early detection methods are enhanced and treatment options continue to evolve.

The 2 Security Forces Squadron event had the added affect of fostering esprit de corps between Royal Australian Air Force and Army units in Amberley.

 

CAPTION: Personnel from 2 Security Forces Squadron complete their final lap around the RAAF Base Amberley running track, contributing their fundraising efforts to fighting ovarian cancer.

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