A Whittlesea-based branch of the Country Women’s Association is urging women to put on their best frock to help raise money for ovarian cancer research.
Jumbunna Night CWA, which comprises members from Whittlesea and surrounding suburbs, is hosting a Frocktober fundraiser on Monday, October 10.
The event aims to raise money for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.
According to the foundation, 1400 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year and it claims the life of one woman every 10 hours in Australia.
There is no early detection test for ovarian cancer and there is no cure.
Jumbunna CWA member Erica Hawke said the group had been running the fundraiser for the past four years. She said it started after a member raised the idea of supporting the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.
“It’s gone from strength-to-strength since then and got bigger every year,” Ms Hawke said.
The event will include a fashion show, in which the CWA members will model, as well as stalls and raffles.
Last year’s event raised $3200.
Frocktober will be held at the Whittlesea Bowls Club, 101 Church Street, Whittlesea, from 7.30pm on October 10.
Tickets are $20 and include supper and a drink.
Details: jumbunnacwa@outlook.com
