THE Lions Club of Raymond Terrace have been getting down to business fundraising for the Childhood Cancer Research Foundation.

Annette Clark of the Raymond Terrace Lions Club told News Of The Area, “The local region held our inaugural ‘Biggest High Tea’ fundraiser which netted $3500 for the Childhood Cancer Research Foundation.”

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The High Tea was held on Saturday, 24 September at St John’s Anglican Church, which offered a beautiful backdrop to the cause.

The event was attended by 80 very generous people from the region, including visitors from the Central Coast and Tea Gardens.

“All food was home made by members of the Raymond Terrace Lions Club and their partners, it was served up on fine china and delivered by some very distinguished gentlemen.”

Even Leo the Lion sported a bow tie.

There was entertainment by local singer Felicity Webb, lucky door prizes, raffles and a silent auction.

“Lucky door prizes and raffle prizes were kindly donated by local businesses and at a time when the economy is not in the best place, we were extremely humbled by the donations.

“Local businesses including Terrace Jewellers, The Junction Inn, Blooms the Chemist, Terry White Chemmart, Capital Chemist, Alyssa’s Hair Boutique, Strandbags, Raymond Terrace Men’s Shed and Buckin Boots all helped us to make the event a success.

“The total raised we hope will help with research into childhood cancer because we believe every child deserves a chance at a healthy life,” she said.

With all the many positive comments from attendees, it looks like the Lions High Tea will be back again next year supporting research into childhood cancer.

By Marian SAMPSON