Projects We Fund

Funded projects focus on practical initiatives that make a real difference, whether through patient support programs, comfort items, wellbeing services, or improved treatment environments.


To see the full list of cancer support organisations we fund, please click here.

Explore the projects funded by the Dry July Foundation below.





Exercise sessions continue thanks to Dry July support

Thank you for taking on the Dry July challenge and supporting the North West Cancer Centre in Tamworth this year. We are pleased to announce that with your help we raised an astounding $8,996.90 for the North West Cancer Centre! We are extremely grateful for your fundraising efforts and dedication.

Your fundraising for Dry July has enabled North West Cancer Centre to provide weekly exercise sessions for breast cancer patients who are or have recently been undergoing treatment at the North West Cancer Centre.

On behalf of all the patients and Cancer Centre staff at North West Cancer 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.


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Dry July support eases burden for families

Thank you for supporting Mummy’s Wish this Dry July!

We are incredibly grateful for your efforts giving up alcohol, asking your networks for donations, and spreading the word about our organisation during July. Together, we raised an amazing $91,553.48 to support mums with cancer.

We wanted to share a little more about how your fundraising efforts make a difference. Mummy’s Wish is proud to provide practical support for mums with cancer. This means we help ease some of the burden of cooking, cleaning, gardening or bills, allowing mums to spend more time on the things that really matter – like their wellbeing, and quality time with family.

We provide care packs including cancer information for mums, as well as a curated selection of books...

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Generosity of Dry Julyers makes positive difference

Thank you for taking part in Dry July and for choosing to support Look Good Feel Better this year. By taking on the challenge, you helped us raise $45,951 to improve the physical and emotional wellbeing of women, men and teens across the country as they navigate the challenges of cancer treatment.

As you know, our program connects a community of people living a shared experience, empowering them to regain control, confidence, and a sense of self. Thanks to you, over 460 Australians will now be able to benefit from our services over the coming 12 months.

For more than 34 years, the generosity and commitment of people like you has allowed people like Tracy to access our program. As Tracy shared with us;

“I had the opportunity to attend one...

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Dry July delivers essential equipment to Flinders Infusion Suite

We’re beyond excited to share that, thanks to your incredible support, we surpassed our Dry July goal in an amazing way! Our initial target was $11,000, but with your help, we raised close to $24,000! Your generosity will make a real difference in the lives of those who visit the Flinders Infusion Suite.

Dry July is more than just a month of abstaining from alcohol. It’s about creating positive change for those living with cancer. This year, your contributions are helping us enhance the care and comfort of cancer patients at the Flinders Infusion Suite.

Thanks to your support, we’re funding an essential handheld ultrasound machine. This device will make vein location easier, reducing the need for multiple attempts and minimising patient...

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Astounding Dry July result for Dreams2Live4

Thank you for taking on the Dry July challenge for Dreams2Live4 this year. We are pleased to announce that with your help we raised an astounding $52,003.39 We are extremely grateful for your fundraising efforts and dedication.

The funds raised through your Dry July campaign has helped to support our Dream Makers who are all trained nurses and make the dreams come true. You have helped to change lives and create happiness for so many of our Dreamers from across Australia. Each dream helps to create a positive impact on the patient, and importantly to shift conversations away from cancer to dreams.

Dreams belong to the dreamer. Cancer cannot take that away.

On behalf of all the team at Dreams2Live4 we would like to thank you for your...

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Thank you Dry Julyers from CoastCanCare

Thank you for taking on the Dry July challenge and supporting the Central Coast Local Health District’s CoastCanCare Wellness Program this year. We are delighted to announce that with your help, the CoastCanCare Wellness Program raised an astounding $17,922.57.

We are beyond grateful for your fundraising efforts, dedication and generosity which has enabled the Central Coast Local Health District to continue offering free wellbeing and recovery programs. These programs truly make a difference to our community and people impacted by cancer.

CoastCanCare supports patients, their families, and carers on the Coast by providing an avenue for people to connect while engaging in wellbeing activities.

The program also connects participants to...

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Fantastic result for Cancer Wellness Support from Dry July 2024

Wow! What a fantastic result for Cancer Wellness Support and it’s all thanks to you!

A whopping $35,735.49 was raised during the 2024 Dry July campaign for Cancer Wellness Support – a massive community effort.

The funds raised will go towards:

• 963 therapies ($33,735) to support both individuals and their families living with cancer.

• 12 x comfortable chairs ($2,000) to be used in group work, meditation and chair yoga.

At Cancer Wellness Support, our approach is to improve access to complementary therapies and opportunities for social connection for people affected by cancer through the removal of financial, geographic, and other barriers. With accessibility and affordability underpinning our core principles, we offer a comprehensive...

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Dry July support vital for patients in Grampians region

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...

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Fantastic result for Arrow's first Dry July

Thank you for taking on the Dry July challenge and for choosing to support Arrow Bone Marrow Transplant Foundation in our very first year! We are delighted to announce that with your help we raised an astounding $45,729 for people with blood cancer through the Arrow Patient Support Program. We are extremely grateful for your fundraising efforts and dedication.

Arrow’s Patient Support Program empowers our patients with information, supports their mental health and provides financial assistance for essential groceries, utility bills and additional travel and accommodation expenses incurred during treatment.

Your incredible support and fundraising through the Dry July 2024 campaign, will help us to assist an additional 60 patients, their...

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