More than 100 members of the Wellington community came together recently to help put an end to cancer by taking part in the annual Australia's Biggest Morning Tea event.
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Cakes, slices, cupcakes, scones and a gold coin donation all helped to raise $1642.50 which will go to the Cancer Council NSW and their vital research work.
Wellington's Diane Neville organised the morning tea fundraiser on May 23, which was held at the Uniting Church.
As well as delicious savoury and sweet treats available, there was also a trading table with many bargains and a guessing competition.
Ms Neville was so happy with the final fundraiser total.
"It was about $800 more than last year," she explained.
"We were absolutely thrilled to be able to raise this amount of money, which all goes back to the Cancer Council."
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Since Australia's Biggest Morning Tea began in 1994, millions of Australians have come together over a cuppa and a bite to eat in support of those affected by cancer.
Last year alone, the simple act of generous participants hosting a morning tea raised over $11.3 million nationally.
Nicola Taylor, Community Relations Coordinator at Cancer Council's Orange office said Cancer Council is so fortunate to receive support from the community through events like Diane's Australia's Biggest Morning Tea.
"Every Australia's Biggest Morning Tea helps us work towards a cancer free future. The money raised from events like Diane's fund Cancer Council's life-saving research, prevention, programs, advocacy and support services," she said.
Taylor Jurd
Hi, my name is Taylor Jurd. I am a journalist with Australian Community Media, I write for the Western Magazine and Wellington Times.
Hi, my name is Taylor Jurd. I am a journalist with Australian Community Media, I write for the Western Magazine and Wellington Times.
