HELP those affected by cancer by heading along to Chelsea Heights Community Centre’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea this month.
The morning is all about bringing the community together to raise much needed funds for the Cancer Council. Kingston residents will share stories about their real life journeys with cancer and discuss ways to support those living with the disease.
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is one of the Cancer Council’s leading annual fundraising events. It will also be an opportunity for residents to have a cuppa and chat with federal Isaacs Labor MP Mark Dreyfus.
Kingston councillors will be attending and entertainment will be by the Patterson River Secondary College band.
It is estimated that one-in-two Australians will be diagnosed with cancer by age 85, with one diagnosed every five minutes.
Funds raised will support Cancer Council’s vital research, prevention and support service programs. This year, the organisation is aiming to raise $13.8 million.
Donations are important: $5 helps Cancer Council reach out to a new patient with support and information; $25 funds GPs and health professionals to advise on cancer prevention, screening and diagnosis; $50 funds a cancer nurse on a free, confidential telephone service, $100 supports childcare centres and schools in the National SunSmart Schools Program; $500 helps fund phone and web-based support by trained volunteers and health professionals, and $1000 pays for research into better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.
Those who cannot attend can make a donation at the Chelsea Heights Community Centre office, or enter the raffle for a handmade patchwork quilt donated by tutor Evelyn Townley: tickets $1 each.
The Biggest Morning Tea event will take place at Chelsea Heights Community Centre, 160 Thames Promenade, Chelsea Heights, Thursday 26 May, 10am.
Entry is a gold coin donation and guests can donate what they can afford and enjoy a friendly morning tea with others.
Businesses supporting the event and donating taste treats include Cake Matters Chelsea, Temptation Bakeries Chelsea and Orgran.
For more information, or to donate baked treats, call Lorraine Bradford or staff at the centre on 9772 3391.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 18 May 2016
