COMMUNITY support for the Hastings Cancer Trust remains strong, with tickets selling fast for two of its annual fundraising events.
The High Tea and Fashion Parade, to be held at the Port City Bowling Club on 25 May, reached full capacity with 114 guests securing tickets soon after release.
The event is expected to raise more than $5000, which will directly support cancer-related services and equipment for patients across the Camden Haven, Hastings, and Macleay regions.
Likewise, the upcoming Winter Solstice Gala Dinner at Sails Resort also sold out, attracting 220 guests and raising in excess of $40,000 for the Trust’s initiatives.
Chairperson and Medical Oncologist Dr Stephen Begbie said the Trust is “operated entirely by volunteers and without premises.
“Every cent donated goes to support our community.”
All funds raised from these events contribute to the Hastings Cancer Trust’s annual grants program, which supports local healthcare providers with vital equipment, clinical trial assistance, and specialist training for nurses and radiation therapists.
Grant applications are reviewed by the Trust’s directors and must directly benefit cancer patients in the local region.
The Hastings Cancer Trust ensures that all funds raised remain local, providing critical support to cancer patients and healthcare providers in the region.
By Sis HIGGINS
