On 27 March 2024, 18 Inner Wheel members and friends gathered together and walked around the Lake near the Officer Club, Pakenham to raise vital funds for Cord Blood Research. This fund raising is the Inner Wheel Australia National Project – Cord Blood Research. ‘Give a loved one a second chance in life’.
It was a beautiful sunny morning and one that encouraged us all to give it a go, and while doing so enjoyed each other’s company while clocking up the kilometres.
Each March, this fundraiser is held and it is supported by all IW clubs in Australia.
This project was launched in 2002 and has now raised in excess of $3 million.
Researchers are working in a variety of medical fields. Using the stem cells contained in just 30 ml of cord blood collected from donated placentas can save a child’s life.
For further information please contact: iiw.au.pakenham@gmail.com
