Line Dancing Dancers Fundraising for Cancer

ON SATURDAY the 13th of May, 145 line dancer’s gathered at the TAFE College at the Hervey Bay campus for a fundraising event to support the Fraser Coast branch of the Breast & Prostrate Cancer Association.

The event was organised by Leonie Rickman, Monica Van Bruggan, Annie Bradbury (from Countrymoon Bootscooter’s) and Elaine Hughes (from Hervey Bay Bootscooter’s).

The day began with an afternoon workshop with world acclaimed choreographer Darren Mitchell from Melbourne, followed by an evening of social line dancing. Darren was well received by the audience with him sharing his expertise. Teaching some fun new choreography made for an entertaining afternoon.

Line dancers came from near and far to attend the workshop and enjoyed a few days in the “Bay” at the same time. The like minded enthusiastic dancers joined on the dance floor doing what they have a passion for while raising some much needed funds.

“Line dancers in general are extremely supportive, volunteering and raising money for much needed local charities and very worthy local causes”, says one of the organisers Annie Bradbury.

“We raised $3,860 in total and we were able to present the funds raised to Penny Kilner from the Breast & Prostate Cancer Association and Megan Lynch, the Hervey Bay area breast nurse on the night”, says Annie. Both of them attended the event and Penny Kilner spoke on the areas the funds where needed and how they would help families and people with cancer in the area.

Megan Lynch also spoke and highlighted the growing awareness needed for both breast and prostate cancer.

The organisers would like to thank everyone for their support including the TAFE and Hervey Bay RSL for their generous sponsorship. The organisers have already began planning for next year’s event.