The Gumlu community added to its tally of $7409 dollars’ worth of donations to cancer research by hosting its 8th annual Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at Molongle Caravan Park early this month.
The Sunday, June 5 morning saw last year’s goal of $1000 blitzed by the small community, who turned out their pockets for a total of $1815 in donations for the Cancer Council Australia.
60 people – almost half of Gumlu’s 180-person population - arrived in a generous mood for the charity event which brings millions of Australians across the nation together for a cuppa in support of those affected by cancer.
Much of the crowd were southerners who annually arrive at the Molongle Caravan Park to escape the cold and have attended every year since Gumlu’s Morning Tea event’s inception in 2014.
Others came locally from Bowen, Home Hill, Ayr and even Townsville, and a special guest, representing Queensland Cancer Council, Olivia Mayne joined in on the day.
Ms Mayne spoke on the impacts that functions like Gumlu’s have on the journey of researchers pursuing the goal of a cancer-free world.
She highlighted the importance of early diagnosis, prevention, treatment and support for the families.
Activities on the day included a monster Cent Sale, a large raffle draw, two $50 moneyboards and two Guess-the-number-of lollies jars.
There were almost 110 prizes to share – meat trays, a $600-dollar welded artwork from local Barefoot Welder, Mick Dudley, and more - with almost every attendee heading home with something won.
Gumlu resident and event volunteer, Regina Lequerica, said there was reflection on the impact cancer has had on the community.
“Either in our family or in our circle of friends, it has touched us,” she said.
A recollection was made for local Brenda Lord, a firm supporter and helper at the event since its beginnings in 2014, who sadly passed from cancer in December 2019.
“We always remember the reason why we come together [and] we trust that any contribution we make is very valuable towards the efforts of committed people in the medical and health profession who are working towards a vision of a cancer-free world,” Ms Lequerica said.
“Together we can all make a difference.”
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