By Margaret Maccoll
The Doo Wop music of the 1950s made popular by bands like The Platters and The Drifters will be rocking the annual Biggest Morning Tea event run by the Noosa branch of Cancer Council Queensland.
Event organiser Annie Evans said each year the event grew and so did the money raised.
“Last year we raised $3000. We’re hoping for more this year,” she said.
“A 100 per cent of the money raised goes to the Council Council. Businesses supply the venue and donate items to the raffle. Volunteers provide the morning tea. It really does help make a difference.”
And just how much of a difference the money raised will make to the organisation will be discussed by a Cancer Council spokeswoman at the morning tea.
“It could go to research or providing information,” Annie said.
As little as $15 can provide information to cancer patients on treatment, practical advice and emotional support and $50 can make sure there is a cancer nurse available.
The Cancer Council uses funds raised by Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea to continue its work in cancer research, prevention and support services.
In 2015, research grants through Cancer Councils totalled more than $70.5 million. As a charity, it relies on the generosity of supporters like you to really make a difference.
While the cause is serious, the Noosa morning tea will make having fun the major aim of the morning.
The Doo Wop Doll trio will sing the morning away. There will be plenty of delicious food and lots of raffles and lucky door prizes.
The Noosa branch is always in need of more volunteers to help with fund-raising events.
The Biggest Morning Tea will be held at the Noosa Boathouse in Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, on Wednesday 25 May at 9.30am for a 10am start.
To book, phone Annie on 0409 385 566.
For more information on the Cancer Council, phone Kathy on 0418 488 067.
