2018 HOST GUIDE biggestmorningtea.com.au

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1 2018 HOST GUIDE biggestmorningtea.com.au

2 r u o y e k a m How to s s e c c u s a morning tea By hosting an Australia s Biggest Morning Tea you re taking the first important step towards making a difference in the fight against cancer. Once you ve planned your event and invited your guests, it s time to turn your attention to encouraging your guests to donate as much as possible. With 1 in 2 Australians diagnosed with cancer by age 85, most of us will be impacted by cancer in our lifetime. This is a powerful motivation that so many people share, so don t be afraid to ask for donations. To get you started here s our nine top tips. PLANNING IS A PIECE OF CAKE 1 SET A DATE AND VENUE Choose a date and location anywhere is fine, just as long as there is tea! work lunch room; lounge room; school yard or garden. The official date for Australia s Biggest Morning Tea is 24th May, but if that doesn t work for you, no worries, you can pick any date in May or June.

3 2 ASK FOR HELP Running an event is easier if you have some helpers. Ask friends, family or colleagues to share the responsibility and of course the fun. Can someone bake, decorate or help spread the word for you? 3 SPREAD THE WORD Share your fundraising page via Facebook and , and ask your guests to do the same. Cancer affects everybody so you d be amazed how supportive even strangers can be. 4 KICK START YOUR FUNDRAISING Show you re committed by making a contribution to your own fundraising page to get the ball rolling. Your guests will soon follow. 5 APPROACH YOUR EMPLOYER If you are hosting at work, why not ask your employer if they can match what you raise. HOST WITH THE MOST 6 HAVE A FLAT FEE On the day, instead of asking for a gold coin donation have a fixed entry fee for your morning tea e.g. $5.

4 7 MAKE IT EASY TO DONATE Place your donation box in a prominent location for all guests to see and access. In addition, set up a laptop or ipad with your fundraising page open so you can capture credit card donations from those who don t have cash. 8 RAFFLE IT UP Set up a raffle to run at your morning tea, sell tickets in advance as well as on the day. Reach out to employers and local businesses to help source donated or discounted prizes to use in your raffle. For guidance on how to canvass prizes and donations for your event, visit biggestmorningtea.com.au/downloads 9 BRING IT BACK TO THE CAUSE Finally, don t forget to remind your guests that by enjoying tea and treats, they re making a real difference. Talk about why you support Cancer Council s Australia s Biggest Morning Tea, share a personal story and tell your guests why you got involved.

5 Bank and win! Bank $500 or more by Friday 29th June 2018 for your chance to win a relaxing getaway, thanks to our friends at DoubleTree by Hilton. THE PRIZE INCLUDES: Three nights accommodation at DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns. Return economy flights for two from any Australian state or territory capital city to Cairns. The easiest way to bank your funds is online at biggestmorningtea.com.au. For more information on banking or for support, call to speak to our friendly Supporter Care team. For full terms & conditions, visit biggestmorningtea.com.au

6 Thank you Thank you for joining us for our 25th anniversary of Australia s Biggest Morning Tea. Since it began in 1994, generous supporters like you have raised more than $192 million to support the 1.1 million Australians either living with cancer or who have survived a diagnosis. These funds have helped achieve significant improvements in cancer prevention, screening and treatment over the past 25 years. Thanks to you, each year around 46,000 people affected by cancer are helped by an experienced health professional through Cancer Council These caring individuals provide informed advice and connect people to services like free wigs, free financial advice and cancer support groups. This is just a small snapshot of the big impact you re helping to make. So thank you for sharing a cuppa for Cancer Council. You re making a real difference, and you should be very proud. ABOUT CANCER COUNCIL We are Australia s leading cancer charity working across every aspect of every cancer. Every day, we support families affected by cancer when they need it most, speak out on behalf of the community on cancer issues, empower people to reduce their cancer risk, and find new ways to better detect and treat cancer. biggestmorningtea.com.au