Saturday, 15 November will be a big night of fun at Gerringong Town Hall for music lovers and funseekers.

The Sonic Journey Music Trivia Night sold out quickly as Glen Isemonger and Bruce Wallace reprise the event that had a long and successful history in raising money for Surf Aid before the Covid pandemic brought a sudden stop to the fun.

The music, dancing and good cheer will now be held in support of CMRI.

Saturday, 6 December is a date to remember if you want to buy a great value Christmas cake made by CMRI members. The cake stall will be outside the pharmacy in Fern St Gerringong from 8.30am. Be early as these cakes sell out quickly.

On Sunday, 7 December from 8am at Bunnings in Albion Park, members will sell sausage sandwiches and there will also be a cake stall featuring a range of homemade cakes, slices and biscuits.

Monday, 1 December will be the last meeting for the year and a celebration as the year’s achievements are highlighted.

Research update

The Gerringong Committee of Children’s Medical Research Institute has been fundraising continuously since 1959.

By the end of 2024 a grand total of $2,333,842 was raised by Gerringong committee. There is more to come from this year’s efforts.

Members are committed to the cause and recognise that medical research is the key to ensuring better health outcomes for all children. 1 in 20 children face a birth defect or genetic disease.

The key research areas for CMRI are: cancer, neurobiology, embryology, genomics and gene therapy.

The Procan research has created the world’s largest database of cancer and is on track towards being able to identify the best treatment option for each patient.

Drug development, gene therapy and the Telemere Analysis Centre help to provide new and better cancer treatments with fewer side effects.

By-election blues

To ensure the ongoing success of CMRI, the Gerringong and Kiama community gives very generously to support our fundraising.

Special mention must be given to Marilyn and Sarah Atkins of Bombo Clothing, who were set to launch this year’s Fashion Parade (the first was in 2024) with all proceeds going to CMRI.

Tickets were selling well but alas, the event scheduled for 13 September at the Uniting Church in Kiama clashed with the state by-election.

Sarah Atkins.

The church is a major polling booth.

Generous ticket buyers donated the cost of the tickets they had already purchased to our cause and over $1300 was received.

Hopefully, Bombo Clothing’s Fashion Parade can be held in 2026.

Thank you

Thank you to our community for such generous support, positive feedback and loyalty.

Thank you to all of the businesses who donate prizes for the raffles, display our posters, print posters for events and help to further the cause.

The consistent hard work of our members can’t be underestimated!

New members are always welcome. Contact [email protected] or visit the Gerringong Children’s Medical Research Institute Facebook page.