Taking part in her first ‘Dry July’ five years ago as a tangible way to support the Leukaemia Foundation and sufferers, Lisa says she even tries to include staying ‘dry’ in August.
“Don’t get me wrong, I love my wine but it feels so good abstaining knowing you are helping to make a difference as every dollar counts and there are certainly other benefits like weight loss, better sleep, more energy and thinking a lot more clearly,” she said.
“I’ve been lucky to have the support of my work colleagues and family and have already hit my target of $300 but I’m now hoping to smash $500.
“I’m encouraging everyone to take up the challenge to go alcohol-free in July to raise funds for people affected by cancer.”
Funds raised through the Dry July campaign are distributed to local and national cancer support organisations across Australia, with you able to nominate your beneficiary – Cancer Council, Leukaemia Foundation, Bowel Cancer Foundation, McGrath Foundation, Ovarian Cancer Australia or the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
These organisations provide invaluable services to people affected by cancer – from a lift to a life-saving appointment, guidance from a specialist nurse, connection to an informative voice, access to therapy programs or a bed close to treatment.
Register at dryjuly.com.
