Sweating it out for breast cancer

Instructors Megan Lawler (left) and Ellie Gaylard (right) outside the TIA Hall in Torquay before one of their sessions. Photo: VINNIE VAN OORSCHOT

FITNESS enthusiasts across the Surf Coast will sweat it out in an epic evening of exercise and support to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.

Local Torquay-based exercise instructor Megan Lawler will take her “tribe” down to Anglesea Memorial Hall on May 6 to reinforce the message of “getting your boobies checked” to combat Australia’s most commonly diagnosed cancer.

The Jungle Body with Megan instructor Kara Cheah. Photo: PAULINE ROTSAERT

“We want all of our events to be community-focused and a topic like this is a great way to bring women together,” Ms Lawler said.

“With an issue such as breast cancer, it is something I feel everyone is personally affected by and we have had people come to class who have been.

“I know friends and family who have also been affected, both young and old, it’s one of those things that you can’t really escape from.”

The event will feature a live DJ, raffle prizes and a lights show during the workout.

Ms Lawler runs Konga exercise group The Jungle Body with Megan alongside fellow instructors Ellie Gaylard and Kara Cheah.

The team of three has built a large following of women residing in Torquay down to Anglesea and Aireys Inlet, holding weekly classes in all three Surf Coast towns.

Boogie for Boobies will help raise awareness of breast cancer and funds for the McGrath Foundation. Photo: PAULINE ROTSAERT

Boogie for Boobies takes place two days before Mother’s Day providing perfect timing to address breast cancer awareness, according to Ms Gaylard.

“We thought this event taking place just before Mother’s Day is great to remind the mothers out there to look after their bodies, get checked, have fun and contribute to a good cause at the same time,” she said.

“It’s all about getting everyone involved for us right now and we are on the lookout for local sponsors to donate raffle prizes as we speak.”

A portion of ticket sales and all raffle proceeds will go directly to the McGrath Foundation, with every ticket holder to receive a special ‘boobie pack’ upon arrival.

Funds will go directly to the foundation’s specialty care nurses to support individuals and their families experiencing breast cancer.

Head to The Jungle Body with Megan’s Facebook page to secure a ticket.