Hope blossoms as thousands answer call to find a cancer cure

We are well on our way to achieving our Queensland target of $2.1 million and we couldn't do it without such amazing community support.

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea ambassador Jo Hayes. Picture: Contributed

THOUSANDS of Queenslanders raised a cuppa for a cancer free future last month, supporting our 26th Australia's Biggest Morning Tea fundraising campaign.

I would like to thank the countless Sunshine Coast residents, community groups and workplaces that made every cup count - not by simply hosting an event, making a donation or buying merchandise - but for truly giving hope to all Queenslanders diagnosed with cancer.

We are well on our way to achieving our Queensland target of $2.1 million and we couldn't do it without such amazing community support.

Across the Sunshine Coast, more than 485 hosts gathered their colleagues, school friends, neighbours families and friends to join in the fun, as they hosted an event their way to help make a difference.

I would also like to thank the many journalists and editors across the Sunshine Coast for their stand-out coverage and promotion of Australia's Biggest Morning Tea activities.

This promotion is vital for the success of our campaign and I thank you for your fantastic support, as the cause has never been more important.

One in two Queenslanders will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime and all funds raised from Australia's Biggest Morning Tea support our vital work in cancer research, prevention and support.

If you haven't hosted a morning tea yet - it's not too late.

We are hoping 515 more kind-hearted Queenslanders will put up their hand and host an event in June, so we can achieve our fundraising goal.

CHRIS MCMILLAN

Cancer Council Queensland CEO