The annual event is a fundraiser for the CanDo Cancer Trust.

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Kerry Hines, who passed away from cancer in 2019, was a long-term committee member of the Cando Cancer Trust and was also the Patron of the Sawtell Ladies Bowling Club.

Her husband, Chris Hines, says the annual event is a perfect combination of activities to remember Kerry and to raise money for one of her favourite charities.

“Kerry was an extremely well-known Coffs local. Apart from being a hugely successful businesswoman, she was also a past Coffs City councillor, past vice chair of the Coffs Chamber of Commerce, a member of various women’s networks, a huge supporter of local charities and an all-round real powerhouse,” Chris told News Of The Area.

“Ironically, we lost Kerry to a form of cancer, after she spent so much time raising money for families dealing with it.”

The event is run as a warm-hearted day of fun.

“There is certainly a mixture of people who know how to bowl, people who think they know how to bowl and people who have no idea.

“However, all are equally welcome.”

Anyone can sign up with a team or as an individual to join a team.

The best way to get involved is to ring the club and book yourself or a team in.

“If you don’t want to play, come down with a few dollars and buy some raffle tickets to support the day,” Chris said.

The organisers are expecting attendance by Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan, who counted Kerry as a friend and supporter.

“The Coffs Harbour Freemasons will also be there lending their support as they were instrumental in setting up the trust”

Sawtell Bowling Club Chairman Paul Covington told NOTA that the club “opens its doors and bowling greens to the local CanDo Cancer Trust annually in recognition of the amazing support the charity gives directly to many local families.”

“The CanDo Bowls Day is colourful and always heaps of fun – generating a happy and supportive environment.

“There hasn’t been a year that has gone by when the bowling club hasn’t lowered its flag due to the loss of a member from cancer and every day our members support bowlers and their families who are fighting these diseases.”

Fundraising sights are set on matching, if not beating, last year’s total of $6500.

By Andrea FERRARI