b'Getting Turn action into impact.Together, we can do more. Discover how you can get involved fit andand support our services here at Uniting. giving back. Flip for a good cause.Give the gift of joy.Each year, hundreds celebrate Pancake DayWith Christmas just around the corner,by hosting events in their homes, schools,now is the perfect time to help yourIn July this year, Frances lacedchurches, businesses, and communities. local Uniting service bring joy to those up her runners and completedSince 2002, this annual fundraiser has broughtexperiencing hardship.her first half marathon. Not justpeople together through a shared love of pancakesYour donation of a toy or gift will help ensure as a personal milestone, butand a commitment to supporting those in need. that everyone who turns to us for support has In 2026, Pancake Day will be celebrated on something special to celebrate the season.also as a celebration of how Tuesday 17 February. far shes come.Scan to find out more or visit Scan to register your event or visitunitingvictas.org.au/local-christmasunitingvictas.org.au/pancakeAfter living with alcohol dependency, sheFrances encourages others to take part inis now sober and giving back to the Unitingtheir own fundraising efforts, no matter howservices that helped her reclaim her life. big or small.Get involved and give.I started accessing Unitings alcohol andTo anyone thinking about starting their ownEntertainment membership. other drugs services because I struggled withfundraising challenge, Id say do it, she says.Whether celebrating a special occasion,addiction, Frances shares. I accessed a lot Get an Entertainment membership fortaking on a challenge, or hosting an event,of their free services like alcohol and other Every cent, every dollar will go towards exclusive discounts on travel, dining, shopping,our Community Fundraising Hub makesdrugs counselling, nurses, youth support making a difference in somebodys life. and more. Plus, 20% of every membershipit easy to raise funds for Uniting. groups and detoxes. Theres no amount too small. supports Uniting. Register with us to get the tools, materials,Scan to buy or renew and support you need to make a real impact.Having experienced firsthand the life-changing impact of these services, Frances decided to turnyour membership, or visit Scan the code to discover howher fitness goals into a fundraising challenge. To see Frances Run for Recovery, subscribe.entertainment.com.auto get involved, or visitThe most challenging part was just havingscan the code or visit /fundraiser/18438m3 fundraise.uniting.vic.tas.org.au the motivation to get up and do it, especiallyyoutube.com/watch?v=1aP3gjpXVXcin recovery from addiction, she says. But the most rewarding thing is how you feel afterwards.Share your shop. And because Im doing it for Uniting, for a causeNext time youre at the shops, consider picking I really care about. up a little extra to help a family in need.Many of Unitings vital services rely on theYour donation of non-perishable food, personal generosity of supporters to keep them freehygiene products, or cleaning supplies can makeand accessible. Without the compassion anda real difference for someone doing it tough.kindness of donors these programs simplycould not operate. For people doing it tough, people goingScan to register or visitthrough addiction, people experiencingfoodforfamilies.org.au/registerhomelessness, its really important to havethese free services. It can mean life anddeath for some people sometimes. Want to learn more about getting involved?Our team would love to hear from you. T1800 668 426 [email protected] Supporter Newsletter Spring 2025 Supporter Newsletter Spring 2025 11'