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Play it Again Line Dancing Cairns is hosting a fundraising dance event for COUCH, following the diagnosis of their founder, Sybil Cumming, with Hodgkin Lymphoma. The event will take place on March 20, featuring raffles and prizes, with all proceeds supporting local cancer patients. Cumming expresses gratitude for the overwhelming community support during this challenging time.
Play it Again Line Dancing Cairns is set to host a fundraising dance event on March 20, aimed at supporting COUCH, a local cancer support organization, following the diagnosis of their beloved founder, Sybil Cumming, with Hodgkin Lymphoma. Initially planned as a social gathering, the event has evolved into a fundraiser, showcasing the immense support from the line dancing community. Scheduled to take place at the Edge Hill Progress Association Hall, the event will charge an entry fee of $10, with various raffles and prizes available. Cumming, who has cultivated a thriving line dancing scene in Cairns over the past eight years, has seen her class size swell from a handful to nearly 100 participants. She acknowledges the outpouring of community assistance, noting that many have donated raffle items even if they cannot attend. Cumming expresses her gratitude, stating, “The support I’ve received from the line dancing community has been absolutely incredible.” Although she will undergo chemotherapy on the day of the event, she encourages the community to participate for a fun-filled morning. Her experience highlights not just the challenges of battling cancer, but also the importance of having a support network like COUCH to lean on.