CanBead Christchurch

19/06/2026

Our Tess made The Press!

As we round out volunteer week, I want to say a huge thank you to my local CanBead volunteers, you are the glue that holds us together.

Thank you for your time, your gifts of service, your hive minds and your brilliance.

Thanks also to Ranui House who hosted us today in a volunteer appreciation afternoon.
It has been a whirlwind of a week with so much aroha really visible everywhere I look.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

17/06/2026

In light of Volunteer Week, here is Tess, our superstar supporter, and now, recipient of a very well deserved Volunteer Canterbury award.

Volunteering isn’t a one way street. What Tess has gifted us, we have gifted back, in confidence, in nurturing, in allowing space to recognise her abilities are far more than she’d ever imagined..

Volunteers are our biggest heroes around these parts, and we simply could not run without them.. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 #

14/06/2026

Today is the last day, generous followers, for those who would like to support us.😍

Wish us a happy 15th anniversary and keep our connections going for another 15!

12/06/2026

Ever wondered how we started CanBead? Listen to our founder, Sarah's, story here.🥰

Luke sat down with Sarah Clifford who is the founder of CanBead - A charity that provides free creative therapy workshops for people dealing with illness, trauma, grief or loss. He was keen to learn how an unexpected gift from a friend during her own cancer journey led to so...

05/06/2026

🎉 15 years of CanBead — and we need YOUR help to keep going!
For 15 years, CanBead has been walking alongside New Zealanders facing illness, trauma, and loss — offering free creative therapy workshops through the simple, healing power of beading. Thousands of people across Aotearoa have found comfort, connection, and community with us. 💛
Now we're asking you to help us reach the next 15 years.
Our Givealittle campaign closes 15 June — just days away! We're still a long way from our goal and every dollar counts. Whether it's $15 to celebrate our birthday or whatever you can spare, it all goes towards reaching more New Zealanders when they need it most.
👉 Donate here: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-us-celebrate-15-years-of-canbead
Can't donate? Please share this post — it costs nothing and means everything. 🙏

Wish us a happy 15th anniversary and keep our connections going for another 15!

02/06/2026

An awesome morning with Recreate NZ Christchurch chapter today.. we had lots of fun making key rings and bracelets.
Thanks so much for having us, Team, and big thanks to Tess for volunteering your time to help CanBead.

29/05/2026

Another awesome workshop with the cool cats from Papanui Youth Development Trust - PYDT!

What an amazing bunch of rangatahi, they made some beautiful pieces and had a lotta lotta fun.

Big thanks to Kylie for volunteering her time for the evening, alongside all of the PYDP Team. Until next time!

27/05/2026

🌟 This week's images are brought to you by the incredible support of Otago Multiple Sclerosis, Alexandra Able Minds, Motueka Cancer Society, Hawke's Bay CPS, and Wellington Cancer Society. A huge thank you to each of these amazing organisations — your generosity and dedication to your communities makes this content possible. We are so grateful for your support! 💚

25/05/2026

🧵✨ For 15 years, CanBead has been showing up for people facing illness, trauma, and loss — offering free beading workshops as a space to breathe, heal, and find community.
That's 15 years of quiet, meaningful mahi. And they want to keep going.
A small donation — even just $15 to mark the milestone — helps ensure no one has to face their hardest days alone. 💛
👉 Give a little: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-us-celebrate-15-years-of-canbead