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Ballarat Persuasive Speech
Well done Ballarat!!!!

Last Sunday the 11th October thousands of people hit the streets in support of an amazing fundraising event for the Children’s Ward at the Ballarat Base Hospital.

A record 5,775 people participated in Run Ballarat and raised more than $162,000. This money has been added to the money raised every year from the first Run Ballarat event in 2012, bringing the total raised to over $750,000.

Organisers, hospital staff, ambassadors and even competitors were blown away by the enthusiasm, excitement and participation.
Run Australia community projects manager Sam McGaune said Ballarat always brings something special for the fun run.
“We couldn’t be happier...We’re here for the community and the community responded,” Mr McGuane

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