Cancer Society Kāpiti

03/06/2024

📣 You may have noticed that we've been posting less and less content on this page...

We want to make sure our supporters are seeing what they want to see on here, and that means closing some of our accounts so you don't get too much of the same content from us on multiple accounts.

↗️ We'll still be sharing posts about Cancer Society Kāpiti but instead over on our Cancer Society Greater Wellington page. Follow us there and stay up to date! 💛💙

28/02/2024

Happy Leap Day! 💛💙

We're excited to share that if you purchase an Entertainment App from us today, a generous 29% of your membership will be directly donated to the Cancer Society.

Entertainment is an easy-to-use app packed with incredible savings of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers, so you can save on takeaway, dining, shopping, groceries, gift cards, activities and more!

Order yours here ➡️ https://bit.ly/49LrUHs

27/02/2024

Dr Shane Reti, Minister of Health, recently announced the extension of free breast screening to women aged 70-74.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among New Zealand women. Finding more cancers early through breast screening means better treatment outcomes, and it is estimated that the extension will save around 22 lives every year once it is fully implemented. 💛💙

Around 120,000 additional women will be eligible for screening every two years. The extension will be rolled out in a phased approach to allow us time to prepare for the workforce and infrastructure needed for screening, as well as the cancer treatment services required for the additional women who will be diagnosed.

26/02/2024

Did you hear us on Coast Access Radio last week?

You can catch the episode in the link below to learn more about how to best prepare your kids for school, with healthy food, better sleep and teach them to be SunSmart. 💛💙

The Cancer Society discuss topics around cancer awareness and cancer prevention, what's on in Kāpiti and how the whole family can stay well.

23/02/2024

Due to a series of knee injuries and infections, fullback Andrew Knewstubb had been sidelined from the NZ Sevens for over two years.

Instead of letting his injuries take charge of his life, Andrew decided to use his time off the field to do some good for the Cancer Society. He started growing out his hair and signed up for our You Can for Cancer Chop the Mop, deciding to only chop his mop when he was back in Black and raise over $5,000 while he was at it.

“I knew I wanted to give back to a cancer charity, but I wanted it to be one that covered every cancer possible,” he said.

After growing out his hair and rehabbing his knee for over two years, Andrew was finally called up and selected to rejoin the All Blacks Sevens in the upcoming Vancouver SVNS. To celebrate, he finally got to chop his mop, surrounded by his teammates.

⬇️ Watch Andrew’s chop below.
➡️ Read more about Andrew's story on our website: https://bit.ly/AndrewsChopTheMop

20/02/2024

Did you see us on Breakfast this morning?

Last month, Blackcaps batter Finn Allen hit 16 sixes while scoring 137 off 62 balls, which is the highest individual score for a New Zealander in a T20 international. To celebrate, he’s auctioning off a signed limited-edition version of his team jersey for the Cancer Society of New Zealand.

Our Wellington Division Chief Executive, Darryl Carpenter, joined him on Breakfast this morning to talk about the auction and thank Finn for his generosity.

“What you’re doing today will contribute significantly in part with the TradeMe auction but also with your ongoing example that you’re leading on the field and in your community. On behalf of the Cancer Society of New Zealand and all those who will be recipients of what you’ve done today, thank you so much,” Darryl said.

You can bid on Finn’s jersey on TradeMe until Monday 26th February ➡️ https://bit.ly/T20ShirtAuction
The winning bid, and an extra $6,000 kindly donated by ANZ Aotearoa will go towards providing support to people with cancer and their whānau across the country.

13/02/2024

This Valentine’s Day, we’re sending aroha (love) to everyone affected by cancer. No one should go through cancer alone. We’re here to help and support you, your friends and whānau through a cancer diagnosis, treatment, recovery and beyond.

Our Cancer Society support services include:
💛 our 0800 CANCER helpline (0800 226 237)
💙 one-on-one support
💛 support groups
💙 and lots more…

To find out more about our support services, head to: www.cancer.org.nz/how-we-can-help/support-we-offer/

Kia kaha. Stay strong.

13/02/2024

A huge congratulations to Ella Wingate, one of our lovely Kāpiti Support Centre volunteers on being one of six kiwis selected to attend the London International Youth Science Forum in July!

Ella is a regular volunteer with us, baking regularly for our support groups, and helping with our Christmas party, Memory Tree and health promotion commercials.

All the best for July, Ella! 💛💙

“It’s the kind of thing you only get to do once in a lifetime."