Veronica Cudmore was one of several Griffith and MIA locals rewarded for tireless volunteer work, when the lucky runners for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay were announced this week.
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Veronica’s community involvement covers sport, educational and community committees.
She has been the President of Griffith Little Athletics for nine years, is on the Griffith Show Society Committee and for 18 years she has been involved with Tharbogang School Parents and Citizens holding presidential and secretarial roles.
“My great auntie-in-law nominated me, and her daughter and husband, with help from the Griffith Little Athletics committee conspired together to surprise me!” Ms Cudmore.
“It’s amazing that they even thought to nominate me.
“I just read the baton is 1.4 kilos, so I’d better do some weights!”
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Griffith’s Baton Relay Runners
Alex Niven
Dale Paul
Gavin Raccanello
Francesco Scarfone
Grant Semmler
Leon Thorpe
Heather White
Jenny Beer
John Binks
Domenic Calabria
Laura Crockart
Veronica Cudmore
Kellie Dissegna
Elizabeth Graham
Carmel La Rocca
Jodie Landy
Claire Murray
Anne Napoli
Patrick Napoli