Raising their cups for charity

From left, Lole Brunato; Emily Wigney; Frances Faskuca; Connie Fugazzotto; Melina Di Natale; and Rita Fusco. Photo by Damjan Janevski.

By Esther Lauaki

Enough tea, coffee, sandwiches and scones to feed an army were served up at last week’s Biggest Morning Tea in Werribee.

The Italian Sports Club Werribee raised nearly $12,000 at its annual charity fundraiser for the Cancer Council Foundation where 280 people showed out in support. Biggest Morning Tea events are hosted around the country during May and June.

Italian Sports Club Werribee’s popular events have raised more than $108,000 in the past 13 years for the cause.

The club’s ladies committee president Connie Fugazzotto said it was an “incredible effort”.

“It was a good day, the first year we held the event it was reasonably small and has grown substantially over the years,” Ms Fugazzotto said.

“Everybody had a great time and was very generous.”