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Daffodil Day - Thank You

Sep 02 2020

Wow what an amazing Daffodil Day. Thank you to all our amazing volunteers who supported us on both Friday and over the weekend. Also a special thanks to the community and our donors for your generous support. What a way to celebrate 30 years.

Daffodil Day 2020 Update

Aug 18 2020

A message from our Chief Executive, Elizabeth Chesterman.

Government funding for crucial health support infrastructure

Jul 21 2020

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,

Tina is Braving the Shave

May 21 2020

Our West Coast Centre Manager Tina is Braving the Shave!!!!!

Cancer Society - click or call

Mar 27 2020

Please remember we are still available for information either on the phone, website or facebook

Maori/Pasifika Researcher of the Year

Nov 28 2019

We are very proud to congratulate one of our Executive Committee members, Annabel Ahuriri-Driscoll on being awarded this prestigious award

Canterbury farm keeps daffodil blooming

Nov 06 2019

Ever wondered where all the fresh daffodils come from for Daffodil Day?

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 08 2019

The Breast Cancer Awareness Month, marked in countries across the world every October, helps to increase attention and support for the awareness, early detection and treatment as well as palliative care of this disease.

Daffodil Day 2019

Sep 03 2019

Thank you so much to these children for picking daffodils at Hadstock Farm and selling them at the gate for Daffodil Day.

2019 Daffodil Rally for Cancer

Aug 23 2019

Once again members of the Vintage Car Club will be fundraising for their local area Cancer Society.

What's New in Cancer Research

Jul 03 2019

The team at the Otago School of Medicine are presenting: What’s New In Cancer Research.

Queens Service Medal Awarded

Jun 14 2019

Congratulations to our fabulous Executive Chair, Kate Reid, who was awarded a Queen Service Medal in the Queens’ Birthday Honours.

Make It Count

May 16 2019

A Resilience and Wellbeing Presentation

A flu shot can reduce your risk of severe infection

Apr 02 2019

Mary Nowlan (right) receives her flu vaccination from Lisbeth Alley.

Cavalcade for Cancer

Mar 07 2019

Team Cavalry for Cancer (aka Jo Barrett, Linda Sevier, Sharon Mehlhopt & Nick Sonne) recently completed the Goldfields Cavalcade on horseback raising funds and awareness for Cancer Society.

Time to declutter your wardrobe

Feb 20 2019

We would appreciate any pre-loved clothing

Gardens Galore

Dec 20 2018

Tickets available now. Makes a great Christmas present.

Cancer Society Selwyn Centre opens

Sep 10 2018

The new Cancer Society Selwyn Centre in Rolleston is officially open

Bags to brighten a day

Jul 19 2018

Amazing artwork by students for patients at Christchurch Hospital Oncology Department

Christchurch researchers first to prove specific types of bowel cancer

Apr 13 2018

A University of Otago, Christchurch, researcher has for the first time identified unique genetic patterns for four different sub-types of colorectal cancer

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