IN SUPPORT of this year\u2019s Surf Coast Relay for Life, fundraising team \u201cBirds of a Feather\u201d will host a wine-tasting on Tuesday February 19 to raise money for the fight against cancer.<\/p>\n
Scheduled for the Torquay Bowls Club from 5.30pm, Birds of a Feather team leader Helen Forrest said this year\u2019s wine tasting had been inspired by the success of one held last year.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are determined to raise as much money as we can in the battle against cancer, a most insidious disease,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Entry to the event is $15, with tastings of various wines and light refreshments included.<\/p>\n
With raffles, door prizes and a silent auction scheduled for the night\u2019s entertainment, Birds of a Feather are hoping to once again raise significant funds for the Victorian Cancer Council having participated most years the Surf Coast Relay for Life has been held.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe team formed in 2011, and despite a brief respite from the fundraising event, it has raised more than $50,000 for the Victorian Cancer Council,\u201d Ms Forrest said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year we are aiming to raise as much as we possibly can as far too often we are touched by cancer either in our own families or in friends.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is heartrending for those associated with the disease, but we will continue to work hard to raise funds for the Cancer Council which is heavily involved in education, research and support for other organisations joined in the same fight.\u201d<\/p>\n
Surf Coast Relay for Life 2019 is raising funds in preparation for the Relay for Life activities at Polwarth Oval, Merrijig Drive, North Torquay on March 15\/16.<\/p>\n
\u201cEven though Birds of a Feather have started on their fundraising, I challenge local Torquay organisations, including service clubs, sporting clubs and businesses to enter a team in the event and join us in this fight against cancer,\u201d Ms Forrest said.<\/p>\n
Interested in entering a team or volunteering? Contact Bob Tyler on 0417 142 156.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
IN SUPPORT of this year\u2019s Surf Coast Relay for Life, fundraising team \u201cBirds of a Feather\u201d will host a wine-tasting on Tuesday February 19 to raise money for the fight against cancer. Scheduled for the Torquay Bowls Club from 5.30pm, Birds of a Feather team leader Helen Forrest said this year\u2019s wine tasting had been […]<\/p>\n