I WOULD like to thank the "communi-tea" of Bendigo for their support of Australia's Biggest Morning Tea throughout May.
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By attending a morning tea and donating generously, locals supported the fight against cancer.
An Australia's Biggest Morning Tea event was held on May 19, with attendees showing their support by dressing in yellow.
More than 10 members of the Bendigo community attended the morning tea, raising $207 to support Cancer Council
Victoria’s prevention, research and support programs.
The money raised throughout Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea helps Cancer Council Victoria provide:
Funding for about 160 talented researchers and their cutting-edge projects each year to help detect, treat and beat cancer;
Important prevention programs like PapScreen Victoria, Qui and SunSmart to make sure the public has all the information they need to cut their risk of cancer;
Support services including a free financial counselling service to help those affected by cancer who may be struggling financially. Cancer Council Victoria has also introduced a pro-bono legal assistance program this year; and
Experienced cancer nurses who answer calls to our helpline, giving people advice, information and support. I would encourage Bendigo residents to make use of this service to discuss their cancer-related questions by calling 13 11 20.
Again, I would like to sincerely thank the Bendigo community as Cancer Council Victoria would not be able to complete the work they do without your support and generosity.
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