Love is in the air

BARWON Health Foundation and Ceres Life are teaming up for a second straight year to raise vital funds to support cancer services in Geelong.

The two brands have released the 2025 Love Tee collection, with 100 per cent of proceeds from sales assisting with the world class treatment and care provided by Barwon Health’s Andrew Love Centre and cancer services.

Each shirt includes a small selection of love languages from around the world including Love, Amore (Italian translation) Cinta (Indonesian) and Liebe (German).

There will also be matching Love caps in two colours.

Barwon Health is aiming for a $50,000 donation from the proceeds.

Ceres Life general manager Stephanie Nolan said the tees were a huge success in their inaugural launch in 2024.

“The first ever Ceres Life X Barwon Health Foundation Love Tee collection [sold] out in just three weeks, we were overwhelmed by the support shown!

“As a result, we were able to donate $20,000 to Barwon Health Foundation towards cancer related equipment and services at Barwon Health’s Andrew Love Cancer Centre.

“This year we’re continuing to celebrate the love that our amazing medical community provide to their patient every day.”

Barwon Health Foundation executive director Zoe Waters said the Foundation was grateful to be partnering with the popular local brand.

“It is such a thrill to see our first collaboration tees worn out the community, in our cancer centre, around the halls of our local hospital and even spotted on the Today Show.

“Our second collaboration will further enhance cancer care right here in Greater Geelong – now that is fashion for a local cause.”

Ambassadors Nicole Riddle and Renee Garing are encouraging the community to “give love” in the lead up this Mother’s Day.

Twelve months ago, Nicole was diagnosed with breast cancer aged 41.

Over the past year, the Andrew Love Cancer Centre has been a constant source of support and care in her life.

“When people in our families, friendships, or beyond face difficult times, like a cancer diagnosis, we naturally want to show up and support,” Ms Garing added.

To purchase a tee or cap, head to cereslife.com