BAY locals gathered and shared for the Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.

A fundraising event was held at the Little Beach Boathouse raising vital funds in the fight against cancer.

Alicia Cameron of Little Beach Boathouse told News Of The Area, “Little Beach Boathouse and A Beautiful Occasion were proud to host a Biggest Morning Tea event on Thursday 25 May.”

“It was a beautiful morning, 61 locals attended the event, with a total of $1000 raised for the Cancer Council.”

“The event was particularly important to the Little Beach Boathouse as a team member went through cancer treatment this year,” she said.

Now in its 24th year, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is one of the Cancer Council’s leading fundraising events and the largest, most successful event of its kind in Australia.

The event is held in support of the one in two Australians who will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85.

Shayne Connell, Regional Manager, Cancer Council Hunter Region, said that every morning tea makes a difference.

“Every dollar raised at the morning tea events make a huge difference in the lives of local people living with cancer,” Mr Connell said.

$15 allows the Cancer Council to provide easy-to-understand information on treatments, practical advice and emotional support to cancer patients and their families. $50 makes sure there’s a cancer nurse available on 13 11 20 to offer information and support to callers.

Find out more by visiting www.biggestmorningtea.com.au or by calling 1300 65 65 85.

 

By Marian SAMPSON