Our guest speaker, Fiona Dyball told us that all funds raised in WA stay in WA. The money raised is used to fund projects, research and to support patients and their families during their cancer journey. Our aim was • to raise much needed funds and to bring communities together • to share experiences • enjoy each other’s company with lots of fun, laughter and tears. Did we achieve all this, yes and much more? From the threat of a pole dancing demonstration to the beautiful Blessing and the singing of Amazing Grace, we all felt that sense of achieving something special. When I stood at the microphone to welcome everyone, I was overcome with what I saw in front of me. So many people, so many friends and family and each and everyone of them so willing to do their part to make the morning a success. The culmination of six weeks of preparation was in front of me and I was humbled by the feeling in the room. Our incredible group of Bumble BEEZ Buzzing, along with their friends both far and wide, hand crafted over 90 beautiful hand knitted and crocheted beanies to donate to the Cancer Council, underarm support pillows and drain bags and beautiful handmade toys. Hand writ-
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