Now in its 25th year, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is one of Cancer Council’s leading fundraising events and the largest, most successful event of its kind in Australia.

Elders staff have been hosting a Biggest Morning Tea for over 10 years and each brought in some delicious cakes and slices on Thursday for the event.

Sales support officer Kehanni Adams said many of the Elders staff have been personally touched by cancer in one way or another, which was one of the reasons why they wanted to take part and help raise approximately $200 for the Cancer Council.

“Every little bit helps,” Ms Adams said.

Cancer Council is Australia’s leading cancer charity working across every aspect of every cancer. 

This year, Cancer Council NSW hopes to recruit 11,100 morning tea hosts, including over 1400 in Western Region and raise over $4.9 million across the state.

Brianna Carracher, Communications and Events Coordinator at Cancer Council NSW’s Wagga office said every morning tea makes a difference.

“One Australian is diagnosed with cancer approximately every five minutes, the length of an average tea break. Today is all about making your cuppa count,” she said.

“Any locals unable to host a morning tea today can still get involved by hosting any time during May or June or attending any morning teas happening around the area.”

Ms Carracher said every amount raised, big or small, can go a long way.

“Fifteen dollars allows Cancer Council to provide easy-to-understand information on treatments, practical advice and emotional support to cancer patients and their families,” she said.

Ms Carracher said $50 makes sure there’s a cancer nurse available on 13 11 20 to offer information and support to callers.

While May, 24 is the official date for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, registrations are still open to host for the remainder of the month and throughout June.

Get involved in an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea by visiting www.biggestmorningtea.com.au or by calling 1300 65 65 85.