THE Chocolate Drops biggest morning tea held on May 21 has raised $3054 for the Cancer Council.
Yanchep resident and Chocolate Drops owner Sue Dash said the successful fundraiser had a lot of support.
“Hosting the Australia’s biggest morning tea event at my favourite workplace brings me great pleasure,’’ she said.
She said they had everything from saucepans and frying pans filled with lots of goodies, fresh fruit and veg, beautiful tea caddies, beauty products and scented candles.
Attendees, who had been asked to wear their best hat, were able to join in the fun activities before or after their ‘cuppa’ with scones, jam and cream while those staying for lunch, could enjoy a selection of tasty treats along with a chance to win free raffle tickets.
After a routine mammogram in 2011 and being diagnosed with breast cancer, Ms Dash underwent surgery and successfully completed her treatment programs in Perth.
She now describes herself as a breast cancer survivor.
In 2013 she co-founded the Two Rocks Yanchep Assisted Cancer Travels (TRYACT).
TRYACT is a volunteer-based transport service for residents who have received a cancer diagnosis and are finding it difficult to get themselves to and from the many diagnostic, medical and treatment program appointments at various medical venues throughout the Perth CBD and surrounding townships.
“In 2022-2025 I volunteered as a board member with LJM Memorial Hospice, another small community charity, I am still actively involved with both charities,’’ she said.
“During time spent involved with TRYACT as president, I trained with Cancer Council WA as a support group facilitator alongside other community volunteers.
“Once completed we moved on to develop a cancer support group to this community for a couple of years prior to Covid-19.”
She said the guidance and support from Cancer Council WA had been invaluable over the years, giving her the confidence to help community members during their experience with cancer.
