The South Burnett’s 2022 Relay for Life fundraising campaign, for Cancer Council Queensland will kick off next month, with the iconic “Community Charity Breakfast” hosted by the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The breakfast will be held at the Kingaroy RSL from 6.30am on Friday, June 3.
The special guest speakers will be a panel of community survivors, whose stories will; resonate with other survivors, those currently battling cancer and the families of loved ones who have suffered at the hands of this disease.
“We are thrilled the KCCI reached out to us to offer support and help us with the organising and planning of the charity breakfast” Patron for Relay, Carl Rackemann said.
“We have some additional exciting news to share with the community. This includes naming the Face of Relay for 2022, Ride for Relay update, a new inaugural “Cricket for Life” event in the South Burnett with special guests, and an update on the planning for this year’s “Dinner with the Captains.”
“We are just so excited our breakfast launch can now go ahead” said Rowena Dionysius, Chair of South Burnett Relay for Life committee.
The South Burnett Relay for Life, fundraising goal for 2022 is $114,000. Relay For Life has become the largest fundraising event for cancer in the world, celebrated by more than 4 million people in over 20 countries. Relays are now held in every Australian State and Territory, with more than 134,000 participants raising over $14 million each year.
Every dollar raised goes towards funding Cancer Council’s vital research, prevention, and support programs, many of which help people in the South Burnett community every day. Through support from events like Relay for Life, more than 61,000 Australian lives have
been saved over the last 20 years. Improvements in cancer prevention and screening and advances to cancer treatments are only possible through the support of local fundraisers.
Tickets for the breakfast fundraiser are $35 per person, which includes a hot breakfast with tea/coffee/juice, dietary options, a donation to the South Burnett Relay for Life fundraiser, and an online ticketing processing fee.
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Limited seats are available, so book now to avoid disappointment.