Cancer Society Otago Southland

Cancer Society Otago Southland Supporting people with cancer across the Otago and Southland region. As an independent organisation, we rely on donations, bequests, and community fundraising.

We are part of Cancer Society Southern Division, helping individuals and whānau affected by cancer across the South Island, including Southland, Otago, Canterbury, and the West Coast. Donate now at https://cancer.org.nz/donate-today

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Did you know you can fundraise for the Cancer Society in your own way? 💛A charity gig, a bake sale, a sporting challenge...
22/06/2026

Did you know you can fundraise for the Cancer Society in your own way? 💛

A charity gig, a bake sale, a sporting challenge, whatever you're passionate about, YouCan makes it easy to turn that energy into real support for people affected by cancer in your community. Just ask The Muppets.

After a six-year hiatus, the band came back together at Milton St Substation and raised an incredible $6,000 for the Cancer Society, all in memory of their founding drummer, Bruce "Brushes" McMillan.

To the band and to everyone who came out on the night, thank you. This is YouCan fundraising at its best.

Ready to start your own fundraiser? Head to www.youcanforcancer.org.nz

Meet Gill. 💛Every week, Gill shows up for our CanShop Queenstown whānau, on the shop floor, around the committee table, ...
17/06/2026

Meet Gill. 💛
Every week, Gill shows up for our CanShop Queenstown whānau, on the shop floor, around the committee table, and on Daffodil Day. She has been a cornerstone of CanShop for years, and her dedication is woven into everything it has become.

This National Volunteer Week, we want to say thank you, Gill and to every volunteer who gives their time to the CanShop. You make it possible for us to keep supporting people affected by cancer in our community.

To our whole CanShop volunteer team — Thank you, and we're so grateful.

🧡 Happy National Volunteer Week to our incredible Southern whānau! This week, we're celebrating every single one of you ...
15/06/2026

🧡 Happy National Volunteer Week to our incredible Southern whānau! This week, we're celebrating every single one of you who shows up, rolls up your sleeves, and makes Cancer Society Southern what it is.

From the people quietly baking goods and driving patients to treatment, to those volunteering at our preloved clothing stores, CanShop Queenstown and Daffies Preloved Clothing, and everyone doing the hundred other things that keep our mahi going: you are the backbone of everything we do.

Every kilometre driven, every shift worked, every batch of baking, every smile shared with someone who really needs it, it all matters more than you know. You make sure no one in our communities faces cancer alone, and that means everything.

To every volunteer across our Southern region, from the mountains to the coast, thank you. Genuinely. We couldn't do this without you. 🌼

26% of people who receive donated blood products in New Zealand have cancer, making cancer patients the single largest g...
09/06/2026

26% of people who receive donated blood products in New Zealand have cancer, making cancer patients the single largest group of blood recipients in Aotearoa as they go through their treatment.

And it's not just blood. Plasma can be turned into up to 11 life-saving medicines and treat up to 50 illnesses, including cancer, kidney disease, blood clots and liver failure. Demand is growing more than 10% every year, and right now, only 17,435 New Zealanders donate plasma.

Thank you to every blood, plasma and platelet donor this Blood Donor Week (and every other week!) Grab someone you love and book in together at nzblood.co.nz 🩸



New Zealand Blood Service

This June, it’s all about what YOU CAN do.Our year-round fundraising campaign empowers you to turn any idea into impact,...
08/06/2026

This June, it’s all about what YOU CAN do.

Our year-round fundraising campaign empowers you to turn any idea into impact, big or small.

From crowd-favourite events like marathons and Chop the Mop, to something completely unique… the choice is yours. Join us, fundraise and make a difference your way.

Visit www.youcanforcancer.org.nz

Hearing the words “you have cancer” is something no one ever wants to face. Yet every day, it changes lives, not only fo...
28/05/2026

Hearing the words “you have cancer” is something no one ever wants to face. Yet every day, it changes lives, not only for the person diagnosed, but for their whānau, friends, and community.

Last May, Amanda Acheson received a leukemia diagnosis after a routine blood test. In an instant, life was divided into “before” and “after.” But Amanda’s journey is not only one of illness, it’s becoming one of transformation.

Read full story here: https://bit.ly/49szlpc

Thank you to Southland District Council Creative Communities for funding our Bags of Hope initiative. ❤️Your generosity ...
28/05/2026

Thank you to Southland District Council Creative Communities for funding our Bags of Hope initiative. ❤️

Your generosity means local tamariki can pour their creativity and care into handcrafted bags. They are then donated to the hospital and given to people undergoing cancer treatment, to carry their clothes and belongings during their stay. Your support makes a meaningful difference to people in our community navigating a cancer diagnosis.💛

21/05/2026

One incredible night can make a difference. But what truly changes lives is the ongoing support that continues long after the music stops and the lights go down.

Behind the scenes of the Cancer Society Queenstown Ball is a huge amount of year-round fundraising, generosity, volunteer hours, sponsorship, planning, and community support — all helping ensure local individuals and families affected by cancer continue receiving the care and support they need.

To every sponsor, donor, volunteer, organiser, and supporter who helped bring this year’s event to life — thank you. You are part of something far bigger than just one evening.

This may be the final curtain on the 2026 Ball, but stay tuned… 2027 will be here before we know it. ✨

We already can’t wait to share what’s ahead and how you can be involved in next year’s edition.

Dunedin City Council, you guys rock! Thank you for supporting the cancer community of Dunedin. Your grant means we can ...
20/05/2026

Dunedin City Council, you guys rock! Thank you for supporting the cancer community of Dunedin. Your grant means we can continue offering our services free of charge and keep our doors open to all. It’s funding like this that makes a real difference. ❤

20/05/2026

Quiz Night
21st May 6pm
Thistle Football Club Invercargill
Frontline Supporting The Cancer Society. All Welcome, door sales $10pp

Address

283 Great King Street
Dunedin
9016

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+64 3-477 7447

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