Cafe helps in Morning Tea

An Ettalong cafe will be one of the locations for the Australia's Biggest Morning Tea to raise money for Cancer Council NSW on Thursday, May 28.

The Ettalong Beach Hut cafe is an official High Tea Partner for this year's Cancer Council NSW fundraiser.

Business owner Mr Andy Walker said the full-day event would feature a 40-prize raffle supported by local businesses and sausage sizzle.

"We've held a special Australia's Biggest Morning Tea event for the past six years and thoroughly enjoy the day," Mr Andy Walker.

"We offer a full range of great cakes and slices including our famous Lumberjack Cake, Almond and Peach Cake plus gluten free options, so there's something for everyone.

"We're also encouraging other cafes and businesses across the Central Coast to get involved.

"Ideally we'd love to create a challenge to see which local cafe can create the biggest stir for cancer."

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is one of Cancer Council's major fundraising events held annually in May that helps fund vital cancer research, prevention, information and support services like the Cancer Helpline which was accessed by over 760 locals last year.

Community relations coordinator Ms Lesley Chart said that each year numerous businesses, especially cafes and tea houses, support Australia's Biggest Morning Tea across the region," Ms Chart said.

"It's great to see businesses like Ettalong Beach Hut coming up with new and creative ways to support the cause.

"Ideas like mass morning teas, donating the sales of a particular morning tea treat or giving a percentage of sales from across the entire month of May mean all cafe customers can feel like they have a chance to contribute."

Ms Chart said that it was not too late for others to get involved in the cause.

"While the official date is May 28, morning teas can be held all through the month, and even into June," Ms Chart said.

"Hosting your own morning tea is easy.

"Just invite family, friends and colleagues to your own morning tea and encourage everyone to donate the cause.

"Just call 1300 656 585 or visit www.biggestmorningtea.com.au to register, and we'll send you a host kit full of ideas on how to host the perfect morning tea for you."

Press release, 21 Apr 2009 Lesley Chart, Cancer Council NSW