On behalf of everyone at the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre (BRICC) and Wellness Centre we wanted to thank you for participating in the Dry July challenge this year.

We are pleased to announce that with your help we raised an incredible $48,873.51.

We are extremely grateful for your effort and dedication. Your participation in Dry July helps us to provide world-class cancer care and cancer support services, right here in Ballarat.

Your fundraising efforts ensures the ongoing provision of support and services offered by our Wellness Centre. The Wellness Centre is free for all patients in the Grampians region, regardless of where they are having treatment – ensuring everyone can access the support they require throughout their cancer treatment.

However, to fund this range of support services and programs, the Wellness Centre relies on community donations. Dry July is our biggest fundraising activity of the year. Your fundraising efforts have helped secure the provision of over 3000 appointments a year, and the priceless support offered by the centre.

Dry July funds also help us purchase equipment for the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre. We are the leading provider of public cancer treatment in the Grampians region. Last year, money raised through Dry July helped us purchase new treatment chairs in our Chemotherapy Day Unit.

Jane Ryan, Nurse Unit Manager of CDU said:

"The arrival of the new chairs has been a huge relief. By replacing old, unfixable chairs, it has improved patient treatment times in the unit, while enhancing their comfort. Thanks to your support, we’ve had the chance to choose equipment that truly met our needs.”

Your support of Dry July helps us provide the best-possible care to cancer patients in our region.

On behalf of Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre and Wellness Centre we would like to thank you for your support and contribution to making a positive difference in the lives of people living with cancer.