Cuppa for a cause

THE Bacchus Marsh Day Branch of the Country Women’s Association raised thousands of dollars for the Cancer Council on the weekend.

Branch members ran a Biggest Afternoon Tea on Saturday 15 June, in honour of Mel Boonzaayer, who passed away after a two-and-a-half-year battle with bowel cancer.

About 50 people passed through the doors at the branch’s rooms at the Darley Civic and Community Hub, with entry $20 per person.

Attendees were of course treated to the traditional CWA scones and tea, as well as pies, cakes, sandwiches, and more.

Bacchus Marsh Day Branch president June Webb thanked all those who attended and made donations.

“It was fantastic. We raised so much money for cancer,” she said. “We had two paintings donated for auction; they raised $270.

“There was so much food, and people bought food that was left. Everybody had a wonderful time. It was a really good day.

“Mel Boonzaayer’s sister came and spoke to us. She was supposed to be doing a Biggest Morning Tea for Mel when she had cancer. Sadly, Mel passed away, and her sister found it was too hard.

“She asked us if we could hold the event. She supplied us with a box of bits and pieces, the decorations, and the family donated the paintings…They’ve really gotten involved.”

The afternoon tea raised more than $2,000 for the Cancer Council.