1 in 3 New Zealanders will get cancer in their lifetime. It could be you. It could be someone you love.
As a charity, all our free cancer support services and ground-breaking research is only made possible by caring New Zealanders. Please donate today to make sure no one has to face cancer alone.
This is Makere.
She was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive breast cancer that grew rapidly and forced her to slow down and reprioritise after years of putting her work, iwi, whānau, and community first.
She was told she might not survive surgery. Her thoughts went straight to her whānau.
“I had to think about what happens if I’m suddenly not there.”
Your generosity means she doesn’t have to walk this journey alone.
Because of people like you, Makere had a Cancer Society nurse to guide her, volunteer drivers to get her safely to treatment, counselling support, and a support group that understood exactly what she was going through.
“It was the right kind of support. I know they care because they never disappeared and never intruded.”
Makere represents the one in three New Zealanders who will face cancer. Your donation ensures Kiwis like her receive free nursing support, counselling, transport, accommodation, and life changing care when they need it most.
You’re also funding breakthrough cancer research and prevention programmes, so we can work together towards a future free from cancer.
