By NICOLE VALICEK
A GROUP of ladies who enjoy a fun and social game of tennis have all been touched by cancer and that’s why they are serious when it comes to fund-raising.
After seeing relatives and close friends suffer through cancer, The Hit and Giggle Ladies from the Altona Tennis Club started holding Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea events for the Cancer Council.
Lorraine Woodman said having two close friends pass away from cancer promoted her to host the first morning tea at her home in Altona 18 years ago.
“It gives us all satisfaction because everyone has had a connection to cancer in their lifetime,” Lorraine said.
“We play tennis weekly, rain, hail or shine and on that particular day we all bring a plate and share a morning tea and ask for a donation.”
She said the group has raised more than $4000 for the cancer council with the help of the tennis club and fund-raising efforts throughout the year.
“It’s a good feeling to be able to help someone while you have good health yourself and who knows what’s going to happen.”
Current hit and giggle member Lynn Harnden knows first-hand the perils of someone suffering from cancer.
Her son Kane was diagnosed with Hoskins Cancer at the age of 18, now 42 he has fully recovered.
“It goes straight to research and helps other people. It would be wonderful if they can find a cure,” Lynn said.
Their annual fund-raising morning tea will be held from 10am on Wednesday 22 May at the Altona Tennis Club.
