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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.

Lucy Elwood departs Cancer Society, welcomes new National Office CE

After more than three highly successful years at the helm as Chief Executive of Cancer Society National Office in Wellington, we are sad to announce that Lucy Elwood is stepping down from her role at the end of June 2023. Lucy joined the Cancer Society in early 2020.

170 scooters tackle Remutaka Ranges for cancer

On Saturday 1st July the Capital2Country Scooter Safari will see 170 riders take on the mighty Remutakas...on 50cc scooters.

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.

Ayden's flight for life

In the early morning of 6 June 2020, Kelli James and son Ayden walked through Auckland Airport. A gruelling 33-hour journey lay ahead of them, but Ayden was struggling just to stay on his feet.

New nurse for Eastern Bay of Plenty

Leona Spence joins the Cancer Society team as a supportive care nurse in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

Support for Gordon

For many people with cancer, talking with people who are going through a similar experience can be one of the best ways to find support during tough times.

Nurse Karen to support Waikato

Our new supportive care nurse for the Waikato brings many years' experience as a district nurse in the region to her role.

Understanding lymphoedema

Lymphoedema is a condition that can affect people who've been treated for cancer. We spoke with Louise Quertier, a Cancer Society massage therapist, to find out more.