$25,799.10 raised for Child Cancer Foundation
$25,799.10 raised for Child Cancer Foundation
Pictured: Left; Kaylene Lucas, Child Cancer Foundation, Right; Peter Cave, Lifetime Managing Director.
It was a privilege to be able to present a whopping $25,799.10 to the Child Cancer Foundation as raised at this years' annual Lifetime conference. A huge thank you to all the staff and supporters who made this possible. Thank-you also Kayelene and the team for the lovely cupcakes!
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