A Biggest Morning Tea at Terrigal has raised more than $4,700 for the Cancer Council.
Organised by Karen Harper and her team from residential community BluePoint, the event attracted more than 100 attendees.
This was a 100 per cent increase on last year’s numbers with the amount raised doubled.
A major highlight was a keynote address from Lyndal Thomas, Founder of LyndalT, herself a breast cancer survivor and the driving force behind one of Australia’s most successful cancer awareness movements.
“We have all been touched by this insidious disease which affects 12 out of every 100 Australian women,” she told the gathering.
“But I’m proof of there being a way forward.
“My secret is focus, wellbeing, community and exercise.”
Head of the organising committee Karen Harper thanked Thomas and the volunteers and supporters who helped make the day a success.
“It is humbling to think that at a time of global conflict, communities like ours on the Central Coast can come together so willingly to smile, have fun and for a moment put aside our cares whether they be economic, political, relationships or health, all for such a good cause,” she said.
More information on Lyndal Thomas can be found at LyndalT.com