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Volunteer sets the sky as the limit

An active volunteer of the Cancer Society Wellington, Clive Norman, has decided that age 75 is not too old to jump out of a plane to raise funds for the Cancer Society.

Taking support to Mangakino

Kia ora e te iwi ensures whānau impacted by cancer in our most remote communities get the support they need.

Relay You Way – Motorbike Style

Relay Your Way has provided the perfect opportunity for one team to do what they do best – ride motorbikes!

Baking brings happiness

Standing by when people are in need doesn’t sit well with Cancer Society volunteers in Whakatāne.

Cancer Society reminder that the flu vaccine is free for most cancer patients

This year’s national influenza (flu) rollout began on Friday 1 April 2022, which means that flu vaccinations are now available and are free for most cancer patients.

Health sector NGOs support Māori Health Authority in open letter to National/Act

The Cancer Society, Hei Āhuru Mōwai and other health sector NGOs support the establishment of the Māori Health Authority, as described in the open letter below.

Happy home baker at home in Lodge kitchen

Volunteer Helen Bell was one of the first to step up to the challenge at the Lodge.

Support from the dining room table

One of the biggest challenges is having to provide supportive care from the dining room table.

From the front desk to the front lines

By February, receptionist Jess Burt was juggling the front desk with client drives.

The Lodge a home away from home for Shayne

Living in small centres or rural communities shouldn’t be a barrier to getting cancer care.