Having topped the individual Dry July leaderboard for the past four years, Geelong business leader and philanthropist Rory Costelloe is keen to make it five in a row.
Mr Costelloe is doubling donations to his Dry July campaign, as part of Billy Brownless Team Love raising funds for Barwon Health’s Andrew Love Cancer Centre and has raised a total $166,000, a key contributor to Team Love, aka Billy’s Frothy Fund, which has topped the teams category for four years also, raising more than $342,000.
“It’s been a fantastic four years doing Dry July, and I’m always amazed at the generosity we see,” Mr Costelloe said.
“I’m keen to retain the title so I am now doubling donations, dollar for dollar up to $10,000. Every dollar people donate will be worth two. People can make a real difference.”
Mr Costello’s campaign is in memory of his younger brother Justin, who died of cancer seven years ago, and his niece who is currently bravely battling cancer and for people and families struck by cancer.
“Every cent raised goes to services and care to help make life better for people affected by cancer,” he said.
“I’m hopeful the community will get behind us once again. Whether we finish first or not, it’s about doing our best for a cause that truly matters.”
Dry July encourages people to go alcohol-free for 31 days and raise funds for cancer services. The Barwon Health Foundation has raised more than $1.8 million through Dry July since 2013.
To join Rory’s Dry July fundraising effort, visit dryjuly.com/users/rory-costelloe
