We’re honoured to share this beautiful initiative led by Senior Constable Alex Prestney - the Relay to Remember - at Albert Park Lake on Saturday, September 20. Walk, run, donate or simply come along - every step and share makes a difference.
'We’d like to invite you all to a special day down at Albert Park Lake for the Relay to Remember, Saturday September 20th.
Having been in a similar situation to the families of our fallen members Vadim and Neal, the community wrapped its arms around us. We are so grateful for those who did this for our family, but it’s not about us, it’s about Vadim, Neal and their nearest and dearest. We’re just here to pay it forward.
Come and join in as we cover 71.1km, which is their registered numbers combined, configured as 44.954km and 26.182km across three teams lead by mum Belinda, dad Andrew and myself around Albert Park Lake.
Each team will run a total of 23.7km, however you’re free to run as little or as long as you would like. If you’re not up to running, you can come join in for a walk.
Our aim is to contribute as much as we can to the donation fund for the de Waart and Thompson families so that they may gain some comfort for the future, with their loved ones no longer with them.
Donate via the link www.givenow.com.au/vplremembrancefund
Please spread this far and wide, along with love and support, to show Vadim and Neal’s families that they are not, and will never be alone'
- Senior Constable Alex Prestney