Nyngan’s branch of Can Assist held a fundraising High Tea on Saturday 14 September with over 100 people present, making a whopping $10,776 on the day for cancer sufferers in the local area, including a large donation from an anonymous local.

Under the banner of “Locals Helping Locals”, Can Assist Nyngan is run by a band of compassionate volunteers who are either cancer survivors, sufferers, carers or just community members willing to help out.

Now in its twelfth year, since its inception the group has been able give out $250,000 to help those in need, including sponsoring two rooms at Macquarie Home Stay in Dubbo (a volunteer-run organisation providing accommodation and assistance to people in outlying areas needing medical treatments) and assisting every application they have received asking for assistance.

“What an amazing community we live in,” said Can Assist president Lyn Webster.

“We love how the people of Nyngan have always supported us and our work in the local community.

"People are so generous and kind and the fact that all the money raised stays within our community is a real bonus. It is one of the reasons why people are so willing to give, donate and support the work we do.

“Small communities are amazing, and we are blessed with the best.”

The latest fundraising effort showcased the baking of local cooks who made all of the cakes and slices. Photo: Angie White

“We had amazing prizes donated by local business houses and those who attended had a great time bidding on these, with all the money being added to the total funds raised for the day," said Ms Webster.

“We also wish to acknowledge a local rugby league player who donated all of his match payments for the year to Can Assist, which with a contribution from Nyngan Senior Rugby League came to $5000. A selfless act from the young man who wished to remain anonymous. We are so grateful to him for his generosity.”

A fashion parade with local models and fashion from Blue Illusion of Dubbo added to the fun on the day. Photo supplied