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Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is supported by some well-known faces and those wanting to do something a bit different…

 

Celebrity Chef Bill Granger

 

Best selling chef Bill Granger said: "My perfect morning tea would involve family and friends catching up over a big pot of tea and something absolutely delicious. Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is a great excuse to get people together and, while you're there, raise money for cancer research."

 

Celebrity Chef Tobie Puttock

 

"If you're not a tea drinker then there's a range of herbal drinks, fruit juices or water, while the more adventurous can impress guests with delicious smoothies. It's never too late to organise a morning tea, with money raised helping The Cancer Council support those diagnosed with cancer and their families."  Tobie Puttock

 

Singer Vanessa Amorosi

 

Vanessa Amorosi, whose current single 'Perfect' is out in May, said: "Recording new music can be hard work, so an excuse for a tea break gets the thumbs up from me. I'll be one of over a million people switching on a kettle to support Australia's Biggest Morning Tea to help those affected by cancer."

 

 

 

Mark Holden

 

Mark Holden, who is currently appearing in hit musical Shout, said: "I've worked with some of the biggest names in showbiz, but the real superstars are the doctors and nurses who work tirelessly to defeat diseases like cancer. Let's make the biggest stir yet for cancer research by supporting Australia's Biggest Morning Tea."

 

 

 

John Paul Young

 

John Paul Young said: "Morning tea helps me warm up the vocal chords and it's a great way to raise money for cancer research. The easiest way to collect donations is for every cuppa or treat sold, but getting creative in fancy dress and entertaining your family, friends or colleagues will make it a morning tea to remember."

 

 

 

Maeve O'Meara

 

"Morning tea is fun and I love any opportunity to get people together to share good food and conversation. Some of my girlfriends and school mums have had breast cancer and my beloved father died last year from pancreatic cancer. I hope to gather some friends together for endless cups of tea and good craic for this great cause."

 

 

 

Kendal Nagorcka

 

Star of Channel Nine's the Shak, Kendal Nagorcka, said: "Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is a great initiative that brings people together and raises awareness about prevention and detection of cancer. For example, there are lots of important ways that young people can help beat cancer, by being SunSmart, by staying active, and by saying 'no' to smoking. Australia's Biggest Morning Tea helps the Cancer Council to raise money so that we can try to find a cure."

 

Shelley Craft

 

Channel 9 presenter Shelley Craft said: "I think Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is a wonderful way to not only raise awareness and offer support to the overall cause, but also a great chance for people to come together and chat about a topic that can be so difficult for people to discuss. To share stories and challenges that they have faced whether directly or indirectly due to cancer and to realize that they are not alone - unfortunately, most people have been affected by some form of cancer one way or another."

 

Swimmer Leisel Jones

 

My Aunty Debbie tragically died in 1998 of ovarian cancer. Debbie had 6 children ranging from 8 - 16 at the time of her death. Debbie was such a beautiful person who we all would have loved to share more times with and get to know better, had she still been around today.

 

 

 

Antarctica

 

Daredevils across Australia are taking up ‘Extreme Tea’ to support annual fundraiser Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea during May. Morning teas underwater, on the sides of buildings and in harsh environments such as Antarctica are some of the Extreme Teas that have happened in aid of cancer research.

 

 

 

Scuba diving nurse Karen Hockings

 

Combining an extreme sport with a refreshing cup of tea might seem like a strange idea, but it was good fun and a great way to raise money for charity. I’d love to scuba dive again, or I might try hosting a tea in mid air next time.

 

 

 

 

Dreamworld

 

17 year-old twins Belinda and Nicola Lawry, stirred up a teacup party at Dreamworld, Queensland for the Cancer Council's Australia's Biggest Morning Tea. In March 2006, Belinda was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia which is now in remission. She and her twin sister, who are both studying nursing, shared their experiences with other young cancer patients at the Dreamworld Tea Teacup Party before getting on the roller coaster with cancer survivor Danielle Corbett, Nova Radio's Luttsy and The Shak's Kendal Nagorcka.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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