Helping people affected by cancer
Thanks to the incredible fundraising efforts of our Dry July participants every year, the Dry July Foundation is able to help local and national cancer support organisations across Australia deliver practical, tangible support services for people affected by cancer.
Everything we fund is to benefit cancer patients, their families and carers, aiming to make a difficult time, a little easier for people affected by cancer.
A shoulder to lean on. A comforting voice. A place to relax. This is why we Dry July.
Where the money goes
Information and Support Services
Specialist Cancer Nurses
Wellness Programs
Cancer Centre Improvements
Accommodation and Transport
Comfort and Support Items
Organisations we support
The Dry July Foundation is proud to support numerous cancer organisations across Australia.
Some of the organisations who benefit from our fundraising include:
To see the full list of cancer support organisations we fund, please click here.
From Grief to Growth - Hannah’s story
From the moment Hannah walked through the door of the Robyn Yates Centre in Leura, she felt a unique warmth and welcome. The staff, volunteers, and therapists at Cancer Wellness Support form a caring community, knowing every client by name and genuinely caring about each person’s wellbeing.
From day one, Viv took Hannah and her father under her wing, offering tailored advice and matching them with the right therapists. This personalised care has been transformative, providing Hannah with practical tools to navigate her emotions and challenges. Viv’s intuitive understanding of Hannah’s needs has been a constant source of support, making a profound difference in her life.
After losing her mother to cancer in 2020, Hannah’s experience...
Thank you from Arrow
Arrow would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone fundraising for us this year! We are absolutely blown away at the amount raised so far especially being our first year taking part in Dry July. This support will really help us make an impact in the lives of people receiving a bone marrow transplant and their families and carers. So THANK YOU!! If you want to see more about the work we do and the impact your Dry July fundraising is having, please join us on our social media networks via Instagram and Facebook.
More support systems needed for Lung Cancer patients
This year, funds raised through Dry July will help support Lung Foundation Australia’s Lung Cancer Support Nurse program. With the rollout of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program in the coming year, we will inevitably need more support systems in place to support newly diagnosed patients. This is why it is so important that we support Dry July and our Lung Cancer Support Nurse program.
Lung Foundation Australia's Lung Cancer Support Nurse program plays a pivotal role in providing holistic care and support to individuals diagnosed with lung cancer. This program underscores the foundation's commitment to not only advocate for lung cancer patients but also empower them throughout their care journey. Lung Foundation Australia aims to...
Dry July bake sale is a sweet success
Jess Brain and her 6 West Dry July team baked up a storm to offer an array of delicious goodies for staff and patients to enjoy.
The sale was a huge success, selling out in record time and raising over $1600 for Dry July to support patients being treated for cancer at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne.
Jess was overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of everyone who came along to support the bake sale. “We sold out in record time!” Jess said. “It’s incredible to see everyone come together to support such an important cause and to enjoy some seriously yummy food. My team outdid themselves; their baking skills are seriously impressive!”
The bake sale showcased the power of community, proving what can be achieved with a bit of creativity and...
How Tiana found a deeper connection in Dry July
When Tiana’s dear friend and colleague Kylie, who is currently undergoing treatment at Flinders for metastatic breast cancer, shared her involvement in the Flinders Foundation Dry July campaign, Tiana felt inspired to join in. With Kylie’s encouragement, Tiana signed up for the challenge that very afternoon.
Later that day, Tiana discovered a deeper personal connection to the cause during a conversation with her Mum.
“While chatting with Mum about it, she shared a memory of hers where Uncle Harry had a nickname for the only nurse who could find his vein with minimal discomfort. Making the decision to raise funds for the ultrasound device feel closer to home and extra special,” Tiana shared.
“I am so proud to be raising funds for Flinders...
Dry July spirit alive in the Blue Mountains
Not only are our fabulous volunteers and staff doing an amazing job every day running our two op-shops at Penrith and Katoomba, but they are really getting in the ‘spirit’ of Dry July!
From weekly raffles, plant stalls, a donation wishing well, round-up donations to, of course, their very popular cake stalls! They are madly baking fresh goods that are sold out within hours!
Money raised from all these fabulous activities is just another way our Cancer Wellness Team is helping to reach our goal of $42,500, to fund therapies and equipment for our clients living with cancer and their carers.
Keep up the good work!
JACK’S STORY
Jack Martin in one of the amazing Cancer Nurse Specialists you can meet at Barwon Health’s Andrew Love Cancer Centre.
He’s been a part of the incredible clinical team there for three years, after an 7 year career of caring for cancer patients.
What inspires Jack is working with the entire collaborative team at Andrew Love from nurses, doctors, admin staff and more.
Jack said, “My passion is caring for patients in their time of need. I love helping them on their survivorship journey, from treatment and beyond.”
“Cancer care is innovative and always changing, and financial support is everything in this space. This is why I’m going Dry this July.”
You can donate to support Jack and the amazing work he and his colleagues do here.
Help us bring patients the joy of music
This Dry July, we’re aiming to raise $40,000 to fund a music therapist for patients receiving treatment for cancer at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne.
Music is incredibly powerful. It can lift our mood by activating our brain's 'feel-good' endorphins. Studies have also shown that music therapy can improve anxiety, depression, and pain, enhance coping, and reduce physical and emotional stress for people with cancer.
Music therapy comes in many forms. There’s live music, where patients and families can listen, sing along, dance if they feel inspired, and even play music. Music improvisation involves using instruments anyone can play. There’s also songwriting and music relaxation. Music therapists also offer supportive listening and...
Stefi's story
Stefi Kerby is set to Dry July for the second consecutive year in support of her beloved Dad Stephen, who passed away in 2023 after a battle with Melanoma.
Stefi is the powerhouse behind popular lifestyle brand, Celia Loves.
After raising over $10,000 last year in support of Barwon Health’s Andrew Love Cancer Centre and cancer services, Stefi is aiming even higher this year with the backing of her community.
“I want to be able to give back and raise awareness, Barwon Health was amazing. Until you are in that situation, you don’t understand how much they do,” Stefi said.
“It was the worst time but they never took away Dad’s hope and that kept him going.
“The Andrew Love Cancer Centre tried until the very end and you think that’s just...