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West Australian
a day ago
- Health
- West Australian
Cancer Council WA encourages Great Southern people to sign up for Dry July fundraiser for free support line
Cancer Council WA is encouraging people in the Great Southern to quit alcohol for a month and pick up a hot drink for this year's Dry July fundraiser. In a bid to raise crucial funds for the 13 11 20 Cancer Information and Support Line, a free Australian service, the Cancer Council WA encourages Great Southerners to sign up for Dry July 2025. Helping more than 37,000 Australians last year, the number provides a free confidential service by experienced cancer nurses providing emotional and practical support in coping with treatment and side effects as well as end of life. There's also advice on risk reduction and early detection. Cancer Council WA's Great Southern education officer Bruce Beamish said Dry July was a great way to raise funds for an important cause that supported nearly 5800 people Statewide in 2024. 'This service is not government-funded, it is funded through the generosity of donors and fundraisers,' he said. 'The service connects West Australians with relevant support, information and resources to help them through their cancer journey.' Mr Beamish said that participating in Dry July also yielded a range of health benefits. 'Going dry for July is a great opportunity to look at how you can reduce your overall alcohol use,' he said. 'Alcohol is a cause of cancer, research shows that every year more than 3500 cases of cancer can be attributed to alcohol use, such as mouth, pharynx, larynx, oesophagus, liver, bowel and breast cancer in women. 'There is no safe level of alcohol use, as any level increases the risk of developing an alcohol-caused cancer. The more you drink, and the more often you drink, the greater your risk. 'To reduce your cancer risk, reduce your drinking.' To sign up to Dry July visit and for more information about the Cancer Council's support services, visit or call 13 11 20.
West Australian
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Harvey's little library filled as close to 100 people pack in to take part in the Biggest Morning Tea
Harvey's little library was filled to the brim as almost 100 people packed in to for tea and biscuits for a cause on Thursday. The crowds came together in the Harvey War Memorial Library to take part in the Biggest Morning Tea in a bid to raise money for the Cancer Council WA. With music performed by the Harvey Ukulele Group Strummers, platters of food and an auction to win major awards were on offer. Shire president Michelle Campbell said it was outstanding to have so many come people together to raise money for cancer research. 'This is a fabulous cause,' she said. 'We've been on many journeys with our family members dealing with cancer, and I'm sure there's lots in the room that have known someone, or have personally been on that journey with cancer as well.' Cr Campbell thanked the community for turning up in force, and bringing several platters of food for everyone to share. 'Everybody has contributed so much today,' she said. After enjoying the spread of food, the community took part in an auction hosted by Harvey shire councillor and auctioneer Tiny Holly. Library special projects manager Ruth Campbell-Hicks said there was more than $2000 worth of items on action all of which had been donated from local business and community members. 'I've got a great big, long list of people, which I won't go through, but suffice it to say, just about every business in town has given us something which is really amazing,' she said.
