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Canterbury / West Coast June 2024 Helper inspired by the people she helps “I’m not a sit around type of person and because I keep in really good health, I thought I’d see if I can find something to do where I can help other people.”
Canterbury / West Coast June 2024 The tail of a new volunteer One of the Cancer Society’s most recently recruited volunteers is rewarded with pats and belly scratches.
Canterbury / West Coast January 2024 Southern Boards issue smokefree open letters Urgent Appeal to Reconsider the Repeals of the Smokefree Legislation
Canterbury / West Coast August 2021 Canterbury flower growers gearing up for Daffodil Day Springston flower grower John Chamberlain and his family at Hadstock Farm are gearing up to supply the Cancer Society with daffodils for the organisation’s annual fresh flower fundraiser this month.
Canterbury / West Coast Daffodil Day September 2020 Daffodil Day - Thank you Wow what an amazing Daffodil Day!
Canterbury / West Coast COVID-19 July 2020 Government funding for crucial health support infrastructure Two health providers will receive funding through the Government’s infrastructure for building projects in Christchurch that will provide South Island patients and their families improved access to accommodation and support while they receive treatment.