“One in four Australians aged 18 years and over exceeded the Australian Adult Alcohol Guideline in 2020-21 (25.8%).” – (ABS 21/03/2022)
Dry July is a fundraiser that encourages you to go alcohol-free in July to raise funds for people affected by cancer. Go one month without alcohol for a good cause. Every day, it’s estimated that 400 people in Australia will be diagnosed with cancer. Go Dry this July and raise funds to provide comfort and support to people affected by cancer when they need it the most. (Source : Dry July – 2022.)
Now is the time to sign up your workplace team and quit the drink for a month to raise funds for a worthy cause!
Where do the raised funds go?
The funds you raise as part of your Dry July will provide invaluable services for cancer patients, their families and carers. Whether it’s a lift to a life-saving appointment, guidance from a specialist cancer nurse, connection to an informative voice, access to therapy programs, a comfier chair or a bed closer to treatment, these are just some of the ways your fundraising will help cancer patients and their families. (Source : Dry July, 2022).
How much alcohol is too much?
Healthy men and women should drink no more than 10 standard drinks a week and no more than 4 standard drinks on any one day, to reduce the risk of harm from alcohol-related disease or injury. (Source : NHMRC – 2022)
What are the risks of too much drinking?
Short term risks: dizziness, lack of judgement, reduced coordination, slower reflexes, memory loss, vomiting, intense moods, headaches, hangovers, blackouts, accidental injury (to yourself or others), deliberately harming yourself or others, alcohol poisoning (which can be fatal) and poor sleep quality.
Long term risks: Irreversible liver, brain or nervous system damage, heart disease, increase in blood pressure, heart damage, heart attacks, stroke, dementia, increased chance of several types of cancers, alcohol-related disease, fertility, illness, and injuries.
What are the benefits of Dry July?
- Improved overall physical and mental health
- Improved sleep quality
- More energy
- Enhanced work performance
- Improved memory and concentration
- Better immunity
- Lose weight
- Decrease cholesterol
- Lower blood glucose
- Decrease in liver fat
- Save money
- Cut calories
- Healthier skin – alcohol causes dehydration, so abstaining will leave you with hydrated, healthier-looking skin
What if I have a special event on in July?
A Golden Ticket gives a Dry July participant a night off their challenge. For a minimum cost of $25, their night off will still make a difference to the lives of people affected by cancer.
How does it work?
It’s simple. 4 easy steps.
- Sign Up
- Go alcohol-free in July
- Ask friends and family to support you
- Help people affected by cancer.
Sign up with your workplace and promote health and wellness, team connection and support people affected by cancer – https://www.dryjuly.com/users/sign_up