The Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre has raised $511.75 for the Cancer Council, and recognised the importance of Indigenous Australia, after hosting a combined National Sorry Day and Biggest Morning Tea event last Friday.
National Sorry Day is part of Reconciliation Week, which runs from May 26 to June 3 each year.
While National Sorry Day is on May 26, CINC decided to observe it on May 28 instead and combine it with their Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser, which is a nation-wide program to raise funds for the Cancer Council.
CINC Manager Fran Stead said the day was a huge success.
“It’s just great to be able to have these events again post COVID, and it was held in a very COVID safe way,” she said.
“We had 75 people turn out and raise money through gold coin donations as well as our raffle.”
Special guest and local indigenous representative Esther Cutmore spoke at the event about the importance of respect towards aboriginal culture, and the way forward in reconciliation.
Fran reminded the community that CINC has a weekly morning tea each Friday at 10:30am at its Vaux Street premises, which all members of the community are welcome to attend.
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