EAT PIZZA, SAVE LIVES Pizza For A Purpose Returns For Its Fourth Year

What if sharing a slice of pizza
could help save a life?
That’s the idea behind Pizza for
a Purpose, Grapevine Group’s much-loved
annual fundraiser, which returns this June
for its fourth year. Teaming up once again
with Laffos Bar & Pizzeria, the campaign
invites the Mackay community to enjoy a
pizza or host a pizza party—all while raising
awareness and funds for suicide prevention
in the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday
regions.
The campaign kicks off with a family-
friendly launch event at Laffos at Caneland
Central on Saturday, May 31, from
9am to 12pm. The morning will feature a
live Star FM broadcast, balloon twisting,
and a colouring-in competition between
9am and 10am, with three lucky children
set to win $50 Caneland Central gift cards.
At 10.30am, Laffos owner Nicole Batzloff
and her team will run a pizza-making
workshop for up to 20 participants, before
the festivities wrap up at midday.
Throughout the month of June, $5 from
every large pizza sold at Laffos will be donated
to Grapevine Group, supporting the
delivery of free suicide prevention training
across the region. That $5 goes directly
towards programs like safeTALK sessions
and Suicide Mythbusters
toolbox talks,
which Grapevine
delivers to schools,
workplaces, sporting
clubs and community
groups.
“Every $5 really does
make a difference,”
said Grapevine Group
President Debbie
Knight. “These donations
help us continue
offering free training
that empowers people
to recognise the signs
and have life-saving
conversations.”
Since its inception,
Grapevine Group has
trained more than
7,000 locals in suicide prevention, and
with community backing, they hope to
reach even more.
This year, the group is encouraging even
more involvement, particularly from
workplaces and clubs. The first 100 organisations
to register a pizza party will receive
a free party pack, complete with balloons,
party hats, and lollies. They’re also urged
to book a training session for their team.
Laffos’ Nicole Batzloff said her team is
proud to continue supporting the cause.
“Last year we raised $11,700 for Grapevine
and this year we’re aiming even higher. We
love being part of something that brings
the community together for such an important
cause,” she said.
Pizza for a Purpose is proudly supported
by Laffos Bar & Pizzeria, Caneland Central,
and Bright Light Marketing, who have
backed the event every year since it began.
To get involved, order a large pizza from
Laffos in June, host a pizza party, or book
suicide prevention training through the
Grapevine Group app or by visiting www.
grapevinegroup.org.au.
Book your pizza workshop spot at www.
canelandcentral.com.au.
Eat pizza. Save lives. $5 makes a difference.

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