Why Participate in the Fun Fund?

It’s more about the experience than the fund raising! As a friend, community member, family member or colleague, we have often had quiet (or not so quiet) moments wondering how to reach out to the survivors.  We see their silent smiles, watch their daily dedication and occasionally witness their fear, uncertainty and struggle. In the scheme of things what can we do to make a difference? Whether a survivor is in remission, cancer free or newly diagnosed, they live daily with having faced the diagnosis.

With the Fun Fund we have created a unique opportunity to take one day out of 365 to say “we care and we celebrate YOU and your presence in our lives”. It allows us

• To demonstrate our admiration for their courage.
• To spend a day participating in fun life-affirming activities with people we love and care about.
• To acknowledge we think often of their journey—past, present and future.
• To distribute the moderate net proceeds of the event to the survivors for an excursion, to alleviate the costs of alternative or traditional treatment or for a brief retreat.
• To be inspired and inspire them.