Horsewomen create fundraising equestrian event in memory of their mums Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 26, 2025 Lilli Bowen and her mum Audrey Trewin, who lost her life to cholangiocarcinoma in 2024. FOR the love of their mums lost to cancer last year is why two Nana Glen horsewomen have created an equestrian event to raise funds for medical research. North Coast Equestrian Club (NCEC) committee members Lilli Bowen and Bree Daley have launched the two-day dressage and showjumping event, which will take place at the Nana Glen Equestrian Sportsground on 22 and 23 February. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au All proceeds will go to The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Australia and The Lung Cancer Foundation Australia. Both organisations are dedicated to funding crucial research, providing essential resources, and supporting those affected by cholangiocarcinoma and lung cancer. Lilli’s mum Audrey, 67, lost her battle with cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) while Bree’s mum Marj, 72, died as the result of lung cancer. “Both Bree and I love horses and horseriding, and we love our mums, so it makes sense to combine those two loves and raise money for charity and to honour our beautiful mums in this way,” Lilli told News Of The Area. “They would want to see us doing what we love while also making positive change. “I had no clue what a bile duct was before mum got sick, so raising money to go towards research into such a rare and really vicious cancer is something I feel very strongly about. “If we can help even in the slightest way then I’m going to do it.” Bree’s mum became poorly with what she thought was the ‘flu. “When she went to the doctor she was misdiagnosed and basically told ‘you’ll live, just go home and rest’,“ Bree said. “Within a couple of months she was in hospital and the cancer had spread everywhere. “She passed away three weeks later. “Her last bit of advice to me was always get yourself checked out and if you’re not happy with a doctor, get a second opinion.” Once Lilli and Bree had decided on their equestrian fundraiser, they started locking in dates and reaching out to officials. They set about contacting local businesses for sponsorship and prize donations and then booked a medic, the food van, coffee van, the photographers, and all the other crucial people and services required for a safe, catered, enjoyable weekend. “Judges, course designers, sponsors, entries, volunteers, a raffle, donations and the weather behaving, are all the things required for this event to be a success,” said Bree. “We have competitors already entering and offering up their time to volunteer which is wonderful to see,” said Lilli. The women encourage competitors to show up in colours that represent the cancer ribbons of their choice, honouring those affected by the disease while raising awareness. The cholangiocarcinoma ribbon colour is green and lung cancer ribbon colour is white/pearl. “This will create a vibrant and visual reminder over the weekend of the unity in our mission, and with this support, we can make a lasting impact.” North Coast Equestrian Club Facebook page and Instagram page have the event information. One hundred percent of proceeds will be split between the two charities. By Andrea FERRARI Lilli Bowen on Pilliga. Her mum Audrey Trewin loved this horse. A much younger Lilli and her mum Audrey. Bree Daley with her mum Marj. Bree Daley competing on Platinum Blonde.
