With one Australian diagnosed with cancer every five minutes, the same length as your average tea break, every cuppa makes a difference.
“Since 1993, Australians have hosted tens of thousands of morning teas, raising over $200 million for vital cancer research, prevention, support, and advocacy programs,” said Naomi Watson from Cancer Council NSW.
“This year, we’re aiming even higher; we want workplaces, sport teams, families, friends, and communities to come together and help us raise more than $17 million.
“From a casual catch-up with friends, a family brunch, a neighbourhood get-together, or a large-scale workplace event, every morning tea matters.”
While the official day is Thursday, May 21, people can raise a cuppa anytime across May and June.
Turn morning tea into a powerful force for change, by registering an event or donating today at biggestmorningtea.com.au or call 1300 65 65 85.
Cancer in Australia
• One Australian is diagnosed with cancer approximately every five minutes, the length of an average tea break.
• Almost one in two Australians will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85.
• It’s estimated that over 169,500 Australians were diagnosed with cancer last year – that’s more than 460 per day.
• It’s estimated that more than 1.4 million Australians have either survived a diagnosis or are currently living with cancer.
