Morning Tea for the WA Cancer Council

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-

ten notes with words of encouragement have been added to the beanies so that the recipients will know that somewhere out there, people are thinking of them and wishing them well on their cancer journey.

Our voices rang out with a rendition of Rachel Platten’s ‘Fight Song’ which will also be included in the beanie packages. Donations from the Bowls and Wellness Bowling community provided some fantastic raffle prizes which were very much appreciated by the winners.

A massive THANK YOU to each and every one of you who helped me grow my small idea into the huge success it was. Everyone I approached was more than willing to give their time or their expertise to the morning and there were so many people who just came up and asked, “what can I do to help”. I am eternally grateful for you and your unwavering generosity in supporting this cause.

– Kerry Hutchinson

Neville Odell – New Life Member

At our July 2022 AGM, Life member and Acting President, Trevor Orton said it was an honour to award this modest and committed volunteer with the Club’s highest honour. Deputy Mayor Councillor Christine Hamilton-Prime then presented him with his well-deserved badge.