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Soaring numbers means no stopping at the Lodge over Christmas

Christmas is a time of joy but for many in the Bay of Plenty, it is also a time made harder by a cancer diagnosis.

Prefects rally together to sponsor room at the Lodge

When Gisborne Girls' High School prefect, Lola visited family staying at the Cancer Society's Lions Lodge, she was stunned to find out that the service was free of charge.

Teeing off on the golf course to fight back against cancer

Hundreds of keen golfers around the country complete a golf marathon of either 72 or 36 holes to raise funds for people living with cancer.

A father goes to the ball

“I’ve always had long hair since high school. They said after my third round of chemotherapy that I’d notice my hair. I decided to test it in the shower and gave my hair a tug. I saw how much came out and how easy it was.”

Volunteer superstars honoured for significant Daffodil Day contributions

More than 40 volunteers were recognised for their outstanding contributions to their community.

Volunteering to honour loved ones

Volunteering for the Cancer Society has a special meaning to Ewen, who lost two brothers and an ex-partner to cancer.

Volunteering for 34 years and counting

Facing a 30-minute drive into Hamilton for cancer treatment can seem overwhelming for people in communities like Te Awamutu. That’s where driving coordinators like Hazel Robertson, come into the picture.

Volunteering rewards 'tenfold'

Despite working a 40-hour week, Janine Solomann says that volunteering is not as hard as it sounds and has advice for other professionals looking to volunteer.

Meet our new Tauranga nurse

Ally Beattie joins the Cancer Society team as a supportive care nurse in Tauranga.

Wellbeing over the holidays

The festive season can be hard for people who have experienced a significant change in their life.