Elsie Lange
As early childhood educator Rebekah Matthews says, almost everyone you know has had breast cancer touch their life in some way.
For Gumboots Early Learning in Jacksons Hill, it was their director Eloise Edmonds’ diagnosis which prompted the centre to ‘go pink’ in June, to raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
“We’ve asked the educators to wear pink, and we’ve put on some different events throughout the month to show our support not only to Eloise, but to so many families that have been affected by breast cancer,” Ms Matthews said.
As well as wearing pink, events will be happening throughout the month, including a ‘wear pink Wednesday’ for the kids, an educator bake sale, and a silent auction and raffle.
The centre has spoken to local families and businesses for raffle and silent auction donations, which have been generous.
Already surpassing their fundraising goal of $1000, Ms Matthews said the tally was already at $1500 and counting, with other centres making hefty donations to the cause too.
“A lot of the parents and families here absolutely adore Eloise, she’s just absolutely amazing, she makes this centre a family, we miss her so much… and the families love her so much as well,” she said.
