This year, the Bangalow CWA is honoured to be hosting the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea – Thursday 22 May – and we warmly invite the community to join us for what promises to be a meaningful and uplifting event.
Cancer touches so many lives. Within our own CWA branch, a number of members have experienced cancer first-hand – either as patients or as carers. We’ve seen the strength it takes to face diagnosis and treatment, and the profound impact it has on families. That’s why this cause is close to our hearts.
While the Biggest Morning Tea is well known for raising funds for vital cancer research, we want to shine a light on the many other ways the Cancer Council supports Australians affected by cancer.
Every day, their services help real people in real ways. In 2021 alone, the Cancer Council provided over 29,000 transport trips and 33,000 nights of accommodation so people could get to treatment. They delivered more than 4,000 counselling sessions, and their resources were accessed over 250,000 times. Their support line (13 11 20) connected more than 38,000 people with experienced cancer nurses who offered guidance, compassion and care when it was most needed.
The Cancer Council’s work goes well beyond research. They provide financial, legal and workplace support, offer peer connection through programs like Cancer Connect, and ensure people in rural and regional areas can access services too. They’re also the largest non-government funder of cancer research in Australia, investing $51.7 million in 2021. And through campaigns like National Skin Cancer Action Week, they reached over 21 million Australians with life-saving SunSmart messages.
As a local organisation that believes in the power of community and kindness, we are proud to support this important cause. The Biggest Morning Tea is not just about raising money – it’s about raising awareness, creating connection, and reminding people that they are not alone.
We would love for you to join us. Come along, enjoy a cuppa, something delicious to eat, and a chat with neighbours – all while helping to support the Cancer Council’s incredible work.
Seats are limited, so we encourage the community to book early. Let’s come together to show our support, celebrate resilience, and help fund a future where fewer Australians are impacted by cancer.
Thursday 22 May, 10am-12pm | Moller Pavilion, Bangalow Tickets via Eventbrite
Bangalow CWA
(Also note: CWA Cake and Produce Stall – Saturday 31 May, 8am-12pm
Photos Lyn McCarthy Niche Pictures