There was plenty of joy and chatter in the CWA rooms on June 5, with Wee Waa Cancer Support Inc. hosting its Biggest Morning Tea event at the warm and cosy location, on what was a chilly winter’s day.
Piping hot cups of tea didn’t just warm the hands of guests as they arrived at the venue but also the hearts of organisers as each attendee who came through the door boosted the group’s fundraising efforts and drive to support locals impacted by cancer.
“Many thanks to all who supported us,” said the support group’s publicity officer Pat Kiem.
“Our group keeps going because we believe there is an ongoing need in our local community, as there are not many families who have not been affected at some point by this insidious disease.”
According to the Cancer Council, almost one in two Australians are diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85.
The Biggest Morning Tea is a national initiative established by the Cancer Council and every year it sees people, across the country putting on the kettle and sharing a cuppa to raise money for a vital cause.
Since its inception, The Biggest Morning Tea has raised more than $200 million through events held Australia-wide for Cancer Council’s life-saving research, prevention, and support programs.
The impressive figure is a testament to the people and organisations, big and small, such as to the Wee Waa Cancer Support group who rally their communities year after year, to make a positive difference.
The Wee Waa group said it does not receive any government funding and a large percentage of monies raised from the morning tea stay locally for the benefit of patients in the district, with the balance going to the Cancer Council to fund research assisting with expenses such as transport and accommodation for treatment.
The support group understands a cancer diagnosis can be very traumatic for patients and families involved, and it offers emotional and financial assistance to those affected, to assist with allaying the fear and apprehension experienced.
Group members cannot approach individuals to offer help, but anyone who feels they could benefit are encouraged to get in touch and will be connected with a friendly and understanding local person – 0429 073 624.
The compassion and generosity of the Wee Waa group was on full display on June 5, with a spectacular spread of baked goods, sweet treats, savoury delights, healthy snacks, prepared, cooked, and served by committee members.
A highlight of the event came fresh from Betty Currey’s garden: her famous roses picked just before the rain, which smelt as good as they looked.
The abundance of fabulous home-grown flowers arranged in vases added to the room’s ambience, like Betty’s bright and fun personality, the roses brought plenty of colour and cheer to the CWA rooms.
Games and lucky door prizes were again a hit with the crowd as Chris Crutcher kept everyone on their toes revealing each winner.
It was the perfect day for sipping a cuppa inside and chatting with friends, all while raising money for an important crusade to assist locals impacted by cancer and fight the disease, which has claimed the lives of too many loved ones.
