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Maz Compton is back as our ambassador

By Dry July on

We are so happy to have Maz Compton on board again this year as a Dry July ambassador. She’s a seasoned pro at this whole thing – she’s been booze-free for over a year now, so her Dry July is all about supporting an amazing cause she believes in .

"I am putting the SO into SOBER, because I am SO excited for Dry July this year. It's such a great initiative that grows every year and really does impact the lives of people affected by cancer. For the month of July it's a different kind of bubbles for me, the soda water variety. Cheers to that! 

I always feel clear headed, energetic and a sense of great achievement after giving up the booze to help out a cause that is really important.

Dry July is my fave month, I am yet again going to compile a playlist to help all the Sober-bots along the journey, I'll probably kick it off with 'Drunk In Love' by Beyonce and Jay Z."

Join Maz this year and sign up for Dry July to help support adults living with cancer.

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Dry July 2016 a success

By Samii Avdic on

Over 16,700 Australians embarked on their Dry July journey in 2016, giving up alcohol for the month in order to raise funds for adults living with cancer.

So far, their combined efforts have raised $3.59 million, which will be used to ease the burden, reduce stress, and add comfort for those affected by cancer. The way Dry July achieves this is by funding support services such as hospital transport, patient accommodation, free Wi-Fi, and mobile phone chargers. The aim is to help in ways that may not be front of mind following a cancer diagnosis, and in turn hopefully reducing anxiety for patients.

Previously, services such as wellness programs, wig libraries and complementary therapies including meditation and art therapy have been funded...

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Studio Shakedown

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Dry July ambassador & SKY NEWS anchor, Jaynie Seal, got into the ‘swing’ of things and hosted a Studio Shakedown at Sydney Dance Company to raise funds for Dry July.

Jaynie says: “We know that people find it difficult going out to the normal bars and clubs during Dry July so we wanted to provide a really fun option for people to have a great party without the need to have an alcoholic drink. Plus a portion of the ticket price directly benefits Dry July so it’s win/win.” 

Jaynie was joined by Sydney Dance Company Studio Class Director, Ramon Doringo, for a fun and fast dance class event full of non-stop action. In the class, attendees followed the teacher’s lead to learn structured combinations in Jazz, Funk and Hip Hop and built...

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60 Ideas For Your Dry July Weekends

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It’s very easy to think about all the things you can’t do when not drinking, but what about all the things you can? Particularly now that you have all this extra time and money. Here is a list of weekend activities that you can do in most cities.

OUTINGS

  • Go to the Zoo
  • Go to the Aquarium
  • Have a picnic
  • Go to the spa
  • Go to a friend’s/family member’s house
  • Go to the theme park
  • Go to the beach
  • Go to the movies
  • Visit a museum/art gallery
  • Go shopping
  • Go to the markets
  • Go for a meal
  • Go to a concert
  • Go to a local festival
  • Go mini-golfing
  • Go normal golfing
  • Go to the country-side
  • Get away for the weekend
  • Go ice skating

RELAXING ACTIVITIES

  • Read a book
  • Do some gardening
  • Watch Netflix
  • Play video games
  • Spend time with family/friends
  • Play a board...
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