Murray to Moyne team raising funds for mammography unit

East Grampians Health Service’s Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay team is this year raising funds towards a new mammography unit for the health service.

This year’s ride of more than 500 kilometres from Echuca to Port Fairy is just under a month away, with 13 riders currently training in preparation for the gruelling ride. They will be supported by a team of four voluntary bus drivers.

The team is aiming to raise $10,000 towards a Mammography Unit and associated equipment, which will be installed in the East Grampians Health Service Blue Ribbon Wing, part of the EGHS Medical Imaging Unit.

Mammography is a specialised breast x-ray imaging technique used for early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer.

“Having a mammography unit at EGHS will enable the health service to offer an additional service to Ararat and surrounding areas by improving access to the national free screening program, BreastScreen, which can identify early signs of breast cancer in asymptomatic people,” EGHS chief executive Nick Bush said.

“It is estimated that EGHS could screen approximately 700 clients through BreastScreen Victoria each year, reducing the need for long-distance travel for women and men across the region.”

“Congratulations to our 2026 team, and we wish them all the best with their training and the upcoming ride.”

Donations to the team can be forwarded to East Grampians Health Service, Attention:  Jodie Holwell, PO Box 155 Ararat.  Alternatively, if you wish to donate funds electronically, please contact Jodie on 03 5352 9387 or jodie.holwell@eghs.net.au and EGHS bank account details can be provided. Funds can also be donated online through the EGHS website’s secure donation portal: https://eghs.net.au/supporting-us/donations-bequests