Author to speak at morning tea

Author Ms Lisa Venables will be guest speaker at the fifth Australia's Biggest Morning Tea to be held at the Peninsula Community Centre on May 24.

The fundraising event will be held from 10am to 12:30pm and will raise funds for the Cancer Council to help those impacted by cancer.

Ms Venables is the author of Saving Zali, a memoir recounting her daughter Zali's diagnosis and recovery from a rare form of cancer.

She will be sharing her story with attendees and talking about the ups and downs that she experienced through a tough period of her life.

Cancer Council NSW regional manager Ms Shayne Connell will also speak at the event.

The event will be hosted by Coast Community Connections.

President Ms Sharryn Brownlee said: "As well as guest speakers, the morning will be filled with food, entertainment and a cupcake challenge dedicated to the late Sandra McCartney, a Coast Community Connections volunteer who lost her battle with cancer.

"Sandra's Cupcake Challenge is a contest open to all ages and cupcakes including packet and handmade.

"There are lots of great prizes to be handed out for the best cupcakes on offer and the judges can't wait to see what's in store for them this year.

"We welcome all locals to come enjoy a delicious morning tea for a great cause this May," Ms Brownlee said.

SOURCE:

Media release, 3 May 2018

Caitlin Vine, Brilliant Logic