In 2012, my brother Colin died of cancer. He was too young. Following his 21 month journey from diagnosis until he left us was both a journey of great sadness, but one I will forever cherish having travelled through with him.
Every year since he has died I have stopped drinking alcohol in July to raise money for cancer research at the Andrew Love Cancer Centre here in Geelong. This is my gift back to him. This is a way to remember him.
I am very disturbed that Dry July, the organisation through which I donated in previous years has decided this year to partner with a liquor store - BWS - and I cannot in conscience support it any more. I am pleased that Barwon Health offered an option to donate directly to its Cancer centre.
Please support me by donating to my cause this July.
Barwon Health Foundation - Andrew Love Cancer Centre
Andrew Love Centre Day Ward day unit provides a range of services in the treatment and support of cancer patients and their families, ranging from paediatric through to adult.
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Maree Harris - No Alcohol for July
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Tue, 6 Aug 2019
Kaye Atlas
$ 105
May this cause help others in memory of Colin
Thu, 1 Aug 2019
Chris Hudgell
$ 52.5
I have lost more than one family member to cancer. Even though it has been many years since their passing, I miss them. However the sense of loss, does reminds me to make the most of every day we have.
Wed, 31 Jul 2019
Anna Hayward
$ 52.5
Wed, 31 Jul 2019
Kate Harris
$ 52.5
Wed, 31 Jul 2019
Ben Harris
$ 52.5
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
Alice Di Pasquale
$ 52.5
Very happy to support a great cause. Well done Maree!
Mon, 22 Jul 2019
Cate Schreck
$ 105
Great work Maree!
Mon, 22 Jul 2019
Ross Clennett
$ 105
Thanks for all the great fundraising you do, Maree.
Wed, 10 Jul 2019
Louise Doedee - Essential Property Solutions
$ 105
Such a great cause Maree. My father has recently undergone treatment at Andrew Love Cancer Centre, they are amazing and do their work with such love and care.
Thu, 27 Jun 2019
Maree Harris
$ 105
I want to launch this fundraising campaign with this $100 donation. I think I would spend at least that much on red wine during July!
But I will be very happy if all my colleagues, family and friends give $5.00 each. I will get to my target.
SINCE Jun 2019
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$788 raised
TARGET $1,000
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Barwon Health Foundation - Andrew Love Cancer Centre
Andrew Love Centre Day Ward day unit provides a range of services in the treatment and support of cancer patients and their families, ranging from paediatric through to adult.
May this cause help others in memory of Colin