RESIDENTS gathered throughout the district last week to share morning tea and raise funds for cancer research.
Events occurred across the State for the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea, which aids Cancer Council Victoria’s efforts to fund research, prevention programs and support services.
Two of the district’s largest events occurred at Kerang last Thursday and at Quambatook last Friday.
Moe than 40 people spent last Thursday morning at the Kerang and District Community Centre, sharing a variety of food and donating funds before watching a line dancing demonstration.
It was the second year the community centre has held the event, with this year’s edition raising more than $200.
“Last year’s event was a great success, so we decided to hold the morning tea again,” event co-ordinator, Geoff Williams said.
“I would like to thank the businesses, organisations and members who donated the food, as well as those who attended.”
Fundraising efforts continued last Friday, with Quambatook residents helping the cause.
More than 60 people attended a morning tea at the Quambatook Senior Citizens Centre – the 14th time the event has been held.
“I started the event to support my friend, Cheryl Hind, who had just been diagnosed with secondary cancer,” event organiser, Sandra Bennett said.
“Cheryl died 11 years ago, and I made her a promise that I would continue to organise the event.
“Today is the anniversary of her death, so it is an emotional time.”
The morning tea raised more than $3700, mainly through the selling of raffle tickets for a variety of prizes on offer.
People can still register to hold a Biggest Morning Tea event, with information available at www.biggestmorningtea.com.au or by phoning 1300 656 585.
“Funds raised will support some of Victoria’s brightest cancer researchers as well as our cancer prevention programs and support services for those going through a cancer experience,” Cancer Council Victoria chief executive officer, Todd Harper said.
