A Murchison pink ribbon high tea held on Sunday 26 May to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation was a ‘great success’ and ‘well received’.
The event was organised by Stefanie Horner, Janelle Hocking and Jessie Gill. Through the generosity of the 48 ladies who participated in the high tea the group raised an impressive $1765.50.
This significant contribution will go towards funding vital breast cancer research, support services, as well as education programmes aimed at combating breast cancer and improving the lives of those affected by it.
The high tea was held amidst the cozy ambiance of the ‘The Lazy Cow Pizzeria’ and raised breast cancer awareness and education.
The group heard from a nurse practitioner about the importance of women’s health and breast checks, as well as a local lady who spoke about her family’s journey with the BRCA 2 (Breast Cancer gene2) mutation and genetic testing.
“The event was really well received,” Janelle says.
“The same comment that came from everyone was about how fantastic it was to get so many women from so many different backgrounds and industries together on a freezing cold, foggy, sunless day for the same cause. Some ladies drove more than 45 minutes through valleys to attend.
“Breast cancer is a cause that unites women, all can relate to it and everyone’s generosity blew me away,” she adds.
The success of the pink ribbon high tea even serves as a testament to the power of community solidarity and highlights the importance of coming together to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.
