Central Coast's 'Girls Night In'.

4 September 2024

 

MEMBER for Gosford, Liesl Tesch MP encourages Coastie women to book a ticket for the event as a show of support for women on the Coast.

 

“We all know women in our community whose lives have been majorly impacted by cancer. The impact of cancer on the lives of women, their families, friendship circles and the wider community cannot be underestimated. Cancer takes an immeasurable emotional toll, on top of the physical and financial strain," Ms Tesch said.

 

“Heading along to fundraisers such as the Cancer Council Carnivale Girls Night In is a thoughtful way to step out in support of women with cancer.”

 

Event organiser Margaret Canning said the idea for the Girls Night In fundraiser originated several years ago when a Peninsula mum was diagnosed with cancer.

 

“Myself and Stacey Saul were on the social committee at our local primary school when two local mums were going through cancer treatment. We were desperate to support them in any way possible," she said.

 

“Thirteen years later, what started off as a series of small at-home women-only fundraisers has grown into something much larger that now packs out Ettalong Diggers. We’ve had such great support from Ettalong Diggers for seven years now, and we are blown away every year by the support we receive from businesses big and small as well as individuals.”

 

“This year’s theme is ‘Rio Carnivale’ and the ladies really embrace the fancy dress aspect of our event fully,” Margaret says.

 

“This women’s only event is about women supporting women…and it is the chance to have a fantastic night ‘in’. It’s our way of raising funds for ALL women’s cancers, and to promote awareness, education and advocacy for women’s health screenings and understanding that early detection saves lives. We all need to advocate and support women’s healthcare to get a step closer to a cancer-free future.”

 

Stacey and Margaret work closely with Central Coast Cancer Council in Erina to deliver this event and funds raised on the Central Coast stay here on the Central Coast. More than $200,000 has been raised since the event began. Thanks to Ettalong Diggers’ support and a club grant covering catering costs, tickets sold deliver 100% profit for the event.

 

Highlights of the September 14 event: Performances from Catherine Alcorn - "the Devine Miss Bette", currently starring in Menopause the Musical. DJ Emma (JC Entertainment) will keep the dance floor pumping and guest speaker Tiffany Power from Slade Health (the largest provider to Central Coast public and private hospitals) will be discussing how compounding chemotherapy drugs are improving outcomes during treatment for cancer patients. There will also be raffles, a Lucky Dip Wine Wall and more.

 

Tickets are $99 and this includes 3-course meal and entertainment. Tickets are available here via Trybooking.

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