Joyce family again raising money for Kids with Cancer Project
By Aaron Cordy
WHAT is fast becoming one of the best Christmas traditions for Shepparton is checking out 2 Wanderers Lane in Kialla, to see the Joyce family’s Christmas Light display.
While there are many brilliant light displays right across Greater Shepparton, the Joyce family, under the new name of Big Hearts for Brave Kids (BHBK), is a little extra special because they have turned their display into an opportunity to raise money for The Kids with Cancer Project (KCP).
This is the third year the Joyces will raise money for KCP, with an incredible $4,862.70 raised in 2023. In 2024, the Joyces more than tripled their effort, raising $15,053 for KCP.
This year, they are determined to go even bigger and have recruited friends at 4 and 6 Wanderers Lane, 96 Settlers Drive, 18 Guseli Court and 99 Gordon Drive, Kialla, to make it an unforgettable Christmas and help raise more money for KCP.
To get involved, you can take part in BHBK’s Silent Auction and bid on a 2025 Geelong Cats Grand Finalists Team Print, Jack Daniels Cigar Box Guitar and Laney LX15 Amp, or a one-of-a-kind framed artwork by Adrienne West. You can purchase tickets in their raffle for a chance to win over 20 prizes, including the first prize, a three-night getaway at Margie’s Place, the brand-new luxury cabin at Wakiti Creek Resort.
Getting started a little early, BHBF began fundraising early this year, with the help of the Snow family’s Halloween display on Gordon Drive. Hitting up early donations for the raffle and auction, they have already secured over $30,000 for KCP.
Far from done, the Joyce family and the BHBK team aim to break the $50,000 mark in 2025.
To help BHBK support the Kids with Cancer Project, visit one and all of the homes decorated for Christmas and follow Big Hearts Brave Kids on Facebook.
