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Massage during cancer treatment

Louise Quertier has been a massage therapist at the Cancer Society’s Lions Lodge for the past four years. Massage has a lot of benefits and can help to reduce the pain and nausea associated with cancer treatment, as well as alleviate anxiety.

Farewell to long-time volunteer

Seddon Powley is stepping back from driving after many years service.

No one should face cancer alone

Cancer Society nurse Penny Parsons is under no illusions about the importance of Daffodil Day. Simply put, she says, the charity’s largest annual fundraiser is “vitally important” because it helps fund the work she does.

More than just a laundromat

Two passionate Wellingtonians have made a generous $10,000 donation to Cancer Society Wellington and have just opened a 24/7 laundromat in memory of a family member who sadly died from cancer. 10% of profits from the laundromat will be donated to the local charity.

Reporoa stalwarts honoured

Cancer Society’s Lions Lodge in Hamilton opened its doors to supporters to close a year-long project to raise funds for the facility's tenth anniversary.

Celebrating our quiet community heroes

Katikati local Glennis Sims has been volunteering for Cancer Society for over ten years. By her own admission, whenever something needs to be done you can guarantee she’s in the middle of it.

Shining stars of Te Awamutu

Brian Quinlan and Grant Lichtwark did not know each other before they started volunteering.

Hearts of gold in Taupō

Volunteering is an important form of support by Joan and her small team of volunteers.

Cancer Society response to Pharmac review report

It is great to see the Pharmac Review report finally released today, three months after the Minister received it.

Nurse Michelle to support Coromandel

Our new supportive care nurse for Thames and Coromandel has had quite a journey to get here!