Having personally endured her own battle with leukaemia, she understands the challenges and struggles associated with the disease.
For the past five years, on the sidelines of her busy business life, she has tirelessly dedicated herself to raising funds and awareness for the Leukaemia Foundation.
Her unwavering efforts and powerful advocacy have resulted in an astounding achievement, surpassing the $100,000 milestone in contributions to the foundation.
It’s no wonder that when the foundation received a phone call from the production team of the award-winning TV travel show Adventure All Stars and asked the question “who was an incredible Australian fundraiser”, Jenny Lagozzino’s name was mentioned.
Jenny is set to hit our TV screens on Channel 7 next year after being chosen to be on the show alongside 12 other fundraisers from across the country.
The way the show works is that every participant must pick a charity close to their heart and raise a minimum of $10,000 in 10 months for it.
However, they are encouraged to raise as much as possible in this time for their charity and in return for their goodwill, their reward is a life-changing week-long adventure with Adventure All Stars.
Jenny has chosen Myeloma Australia as her charity, an aggressive cancer that is currently affecting one of her close friends.
She is passionate about raising money and awareness for this incurable (terminal) cancer and said the opportunity had nothing to do with the holiday at the end; it’s about helping people in her own backyard.
“My father always said to me while growing up that what you take in your right hand you have to give back in your left — and that is something that has always stuck with me,” she said.
“I’m fortunate to be in a position where I can help and use our pub as a venue for fundraising.
“When I do something, I don’t do it half-heartedly, I go right in. I am going to spread the word for myeloma cancer sufferers, promote this amazing region, and get my little town of Tat on the map along the way.”
Just two months into the fundraising, Jenny has already raised $12,000, surpassing the minimum amount needed for the show and her chosen charity.
Five thousand dollars of that came from her and husband Frank's pocket, straight after being accepted into the show.
Over the next eight months, Jenny will be holding many fundraising events at their pub in Tatura.
“The fundraising is going to be heaps of fun,” Jenny said.
“From weekly raffles to a reverse auction to special guests to trivia nights – there will be some fun for everyone. Come get involved, donate a prize or a voucher; every dollar counts, even if it’s just $1.”
Businesses can also get involved by sponsoring a logo on Jenny’s shirt that she will wear while on the TV show.
Furthermore, Jenny will be promoting everyone on the show who has been a part of the fundraising efforts along the way.
Cast members do not receive appearance fees, and all net proceeds are gifted to the charities.
The show also promotes extraordinary destinations to a global audience as socially positive, harmonious and visually spectacular content.
To follow Jenny’s inspirational journey and help her put Tat on the map, please follow or reach out to the Facebook page ‘Lagozzino’s Top Pub Tatura'.
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