Here’s cheers as big dry ends

MUCH to the relief of some, Dry July has officially ended with more than $3.8 million raised for cancer patients throughout Australia.
Over 21,400 people participated in the nation-wide charity drive opting to go booze-free for 31 days.
According to Dry July, losing the booze was such a positive experience for some that almost one-third of participants are expected to extend their dry spell into August.
Brett Macdonald, CEO and co-founder of Dry July, said going dry benefits both the participants and patients at cancer services across the country:
“We are over the moon about the number of Aussies who got involved with Dry July this year,” he said.
“The feedback we’ve received from our participants is that they love the health benefits of not drinking and were motivated by the fact that the money they’re raising goes to a good cause.
“We’re so grateful for every dollar donated as it makes a real difference to the lives of people living with cancer.”
Since 2008, more than 115,000 participants have collectively raised over $24 million, helping Dry July support 47 different cancer services across Australia and New Zealand.
With donations open until the end of August, Aussies can still make a contribution at www.au.dryjuly.com