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Fast Facts - Fundraising
Fundraising
The Cancer Council South Australia is the State’s leading non-Government cancer control and support organisation. It relies on the generosity of the South Australian public to fund research, education and support services to prevent cancer and to assist those affected by cancer. Current national fundraising events include; Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, Daffodil Day, Relay for Life, Pink Ribbon Day, Girls Night In, Me No Hair and Call to Arms. In addition to national events, more than 600 community initiated fundraising events are also held each year. People can make a donation by calling 1300 65 65 85 or visiting www.cancersa.org.au Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea 22 May, 2008 This is one of The Cancer Council’s longest running fundraising events, involving members of the community hosting morning teas with friends, family and workmates.
Call to Arms June and July, 2008 Call To Arms is a new national fundraising event being launched in June. This event brings men together to rally around those men who have fought or are fighting a cancer diagnosis, whilst raising awareness and funds for men’s cancers. The concept of Call To Arms is simple – sporting team members don a yellow armband during a game and make a donation. To find out more, visit www.calltoarms.com.au Daffodil Day 22 August, 2008 Daffodil Day is The Cancer Council’s flagship fundraising event and is the largest merchandise based national fundraising event of its kind for cancer research, education and patient support. The daffodil is the international symbol of hope for those affected by cancer and Daffodil Day provides an opportunity to remember people touched by cancer, celebrate survivorship and to hope for a brighter future. On Daffodil Day the public can show their support by purchasing Daffodil Day merchandise, fresh cut daffodils or participating in one of The Cancer Council’s inspiring Hope displays. In 2007, more than 33,000 bunches of daffodils were sold in South Australia and more than $600,000 raised. To find out more visit www.daffodilday.com.au Girls Night In Throughout October Women are encouraged to ditch the boys and hold a Girls Night In, a get-together with the girls at home, and to donate what they’d spend on a night out, towards women’s cancers. Money raised through the fundraiser will go towards research into breast and gynaecological cancers, along with awareness and support services. In 2007, more than 600 South Australians hosted a Girls Night In, raising more than $300,000. To find out more information and get a free host kit visit www.girlsnightin.com.au Pink Ribbon Day 27 October, 2008 The Pink Ribbon is the symbol of support for women who have been affected by breast cancer globally. By selling our variety of pink ribbons or buying one to wear, South Australians help The Cancer Council South Australia provide support for the many women affected by breast cancer each year. Funds raised will go towards breast cancer research, support services and educating women to be ‘breast aware’. In 2007, more than $135,000 was raised through the sale of merchandise and from ‘Pink’ community fundraising events. To find out more visit www.pinkribbonday.com.au Me No Hair Throughout 2008 This event has been inspired by the many community fundraising initiatives of individuals who, over the years, have shaved their heads to raise much needed funds for The Cancer Council. In 2008, we have introduced Me No Hair as a fundraising activity. For those daring enough to go bare on top or take on a dazzling new hair colour, register at www.cancersa.org.au/menohair to receive your Me No Hair kit. Relay for Life Throughout 2008 Relay for Life is the hardest event to describe and the most amazing to experience. It is held in more than 10 South Australian communities each year. The event involves teams of 10-15 people seeking sponsorship in the lead up to the Relay. All the teams come together to celebrate their achievements by camping on an oval and carrying a baton around the track for 19 hours. The event symbolises a day in the life of someone living with cancer. The Relay begins with a moving opening lap led by survivors, wearing a red sash, and their carers, wearing green. Those who have experienced cancer are also honoured with a moving candlelight ceremony at dusk. Throughout the event there is entertainment and awards for best tent theme, costume, letter box and a Miss Relay competition. It’s an event full of energy which captures the spirit of hope. For more information, visit the Relay for Life website  Top
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