The Wangaratta community is warmly invited to gather for a heartfelt and elegant occasion, the Beautiful You Cancer Charity High Tea Fundraiser on Saturday, October 11, from 10:30am to 2pm at the Wangaratta Turf Club.
This event is fundraising for the Beautiful You Program, a local charity with a proud 25-year legacy of supporting women through their cancer journey.
Founded by Wangaratta local Debbie Clayton in memory of her mother, Terry Heffernan, who passed away from breast cancer on October 1, 1999, the program provides essential services such as house cleaning, beauty treatments, wigs, and food vouchers to women undergoing cancer treatment.
Debbie Clayton said the day promises to be both meaningful and uplifting.
“The atmosphere of everyone being together and supporting women going through cancer, knowing that they are helping these women through this terrible disease cancer, is a very uplifting feeling,” she said.
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Guests can look forward to a vibrant program featuring guest speakers, including Kerrin Elliott from the Wangaratta oncology ward and a local cancer patient sharing their personal story.
“Having guest speakers is very enlightening for the ladies,” Debbie said.
“Hopefully it will encourage them to keep up with their mammograms and other important tests like those for ovarian cancer, bowel cancer, and even mucosal melanoma, which many people haven’t heard of.”
The event will also include raffles, silent auctions, and a fashion parade showcasing outfits from Taking Shape (Shepparton) and Chooks Clothing (Bright), all modelled by local Wangaratta women.
Adding to the fun, there will be a photo booth and a performance by a local belly dancer.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own cup and saucer, especially one with sentimental value.
“It could have belonged to your mum or grandparents,” Debbie said.
“I held an event in Queensland and asked each person to bring their own cup and saucer, it became a real talking point, and the colours on the table were amazing.”
Debbie also highlighted the importance of community involvement in helping the Beautiful You Program grow.
“Beautiful You is still in the early days, but holding events like these will spread the word a lot quicker,” she said.
Tickets are available at https://events.humanitix.com/BEAUTIFUL-YOU-HIGH-TEA-FUNDRAISER, and all proceeds go directly to supporting local women in need.
For those seeking assistance, applications can be made via the Beautiful You Program website at beautifulyouprogram.org.au/get-support.
