William Barrett and Sons celebrated its 25th year hosting the Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on May 24.
From humble beginnings, the event has grown into the biggest and longest running in the state thanks to the incredible overwhelming support of the community.
The Spencer Street funeral home transformed into a makeshift café to serve more than 2000 guests and raised more than $28,000 on the day.
A place usually reserved for sadness was filled with laughter, colour, music from primary schools and tales of survival and loss.
Otis McHaffie is living proof of the value of medical research and was chosen as this years ambassador for the 25th year of the fundraiser.
He enjoyed the day with his mum Brea Guppy.
William Barrett and Sons director Adrian Barrett said that $284,000 had been raised for the Cancer Council of WA over the past 24 years.
