THE Lions club cooked up a storm and raised $2580 for childhood cancer research at a recent family barbecue.
Families enjoyed a sausage sizzle, balloons and face painting at Federation Park.
Paul Jayne created a great atmosphere with live music for the crowd of 300. Fancy dress characters Captain Jack Sparrow and Fairy entertained and grooved with the children.
Lions member Helga Henke said considering the many events happening in Collie on the day, the barbecue was well supported by the public.
"The survival rate of children with childhood cancer is about 75 per cent," Ms Henke said.
"Lions are working towards achieving a 100 per cent survival rate because we believe that every child deserves the right to a healthy life."