At the end of Term 3, our class of 2025 had the opportunity to kickstart efforts towards next year’s Walkathon charity: The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). As Australia’s leading not-for-profit organisation, NBCF is committed to funding life-saving breast cancer research, with the vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer. During the announcement, we had the privilege of hearing from a fellow student who shared her personal experience as one of her family members battles breast cancer.

The 2025 Grade 12 cohort collectively nominated NBCF to be our Walkathon charity as we all feel connected to the cause, knowing that breast cancer has made an impact on the Grammar community. Many of our peers and their families have been affected. With nine Australian lives taken by this disease every day, we want to help by being a leading group to stand up against breast cancer.

As we stand on the brink of our final year of school, we aspire not only to raise funds, but to raise awareness. As we embark on the challenge of an 80km Walkathon, we reflect upon the legacy that Grammar alumni have left behind.

We look forward to fundraising, volunteering, and organising School events over the coming year, as we come together to strive for a future without fear of breast cancer. The Walkathon will not only represent distance covered, but lives saved and families supported.

The Launceston Grammar graduating class of 2025 are ready to leave a lasting impact on both the School and the wider Tasmanian community. Our efforts will assist NBCF’s meaningful work and contribute to their important vision.

Written by: Ava Farquhar and Elora Willis (Grade 12 Students)