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Mother's Day 2016
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Today we want to acknowledge the brave and wonderful mothers who’ve shown such strength and resilience through their cancer journey.
"The very best part of the morning was coming home to the happy tears of my nine-year old daughter who tearfully informed me that I was now 'THE prettiest mummy in the world' – she had the biggest smile on her face. I cannot thank you enough. Who knew a morning of hair, makeup and nattering could lift your spirits in the way that it has lifted mine and then rippled out to affect my family in a positive way too."
Linda, Look Good Feel Better - Australia participant
Dry July is proud to fund programs like Look Good Feel Better to improve the wellbeing of cancer patients, their families and carers during a difficult time.
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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...
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...
Getting Donations for your Dry July
By Samii Avdic on
Okay, so you’ve signed up for Dry July and you’ve shared your profile page with your friends on Facebook. Great work! Some people may have donated. What now?
Well, instead of posting every day begging people to donate, why not try something a little different? Here are just a few things you can do this month to collect donations.
Designated Dryver – Knowing that you won’t be drinking for the month, your family and friends will most likely ask you for lifts. Use this to your advantage by asking for them to pay you through donations.
Christmas in July – Host a Christmas in July dinner at your house for some last minute donations. Everyone must pay on entry.
Bowling – Contact your local venue and ask them to match your bowling fee with an...