The Angela Taylor Memorial Run/Walk participants raise over $100,000 for the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation
More than $100,000 has been raised for the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation following this year’s Angela Taylor Memorial Run/Walk, held at Albert Park Lake on Sunday 3rd of May.
The annual event honours the memory of Constable Angela Taylor and all police officers who have died in the line of duty while serving and protecting the community.
Marking the 40th anniversary of the Russell Street bombing, which claimed Constable Taylor’s life, this year’s event attracted over 1,100 participants who took part in the run or walk around the lake. First established in 1989 by the Victorian Road Runners, the event continues to be delivered in partnership with the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation, with ongoing involvement from the running club.
More than 50 police and emergency services teams participated, including representatives from the Australian Federal Police, Law Enforcement Torch Relay, Forensic Services Department, Squad 7/86 and Boroondara Blazers. They were joined by corporate and community teams including BankVic, Motorola, ESSSuper, KordaMentha, Eastern Health and the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Funds raised will support the Blue Ribbon Foundation’s ongoing work delivering projects which help fund vital medical equipment and facilities to public hospitals across Victoria.
Chair of the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation, Mark Stone AM, thanked participants and supporters for their contribution.
“Your efforts, together with the support of our sponsors and the broader community, enable us to fund critically important hospital equipment and facilities that benefit all Victorians—both in metropolitan Melbourne and across regional communities,” Mr Stone said.
“I would also like to acknowledge Angela’s parents, Marilyn and Arthur Taylor, who continue to honour their daughter’s legacy by attending this event each year.”
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush CNZM, Patron of the Foundation, also participated in the event and joined Marilyn and Arthur Taylor in presenting trophies and medals.
