AUGUST

 2016  

Volunteer  News  
Waikato/Bay  of  Plenty  Divisions  

Sally’s  Story   But,  I  soon  found  myself  lucky  enough  to  be  accepted  
into  the  Cancer  Society’s  Lions  Lodge.  The  Lodge  
provided  me  with  transportation  to  and  from  the  
hospital  for  appointments,  as  well  as  medical  services,  a  
sterile  environment,  and  home  cooked  meals.  The  
Lodge  also  provided  me  with  counselling  and  a  library  
to  better  educate  myself  on  my  condition,  as  well  as  life  
long  friends  that  were  in  the  same  situation  as  me,  as  
my  neighbours.  
As  a  result  of  the  support,  I  cannot  begin  to  thank  the  
Cancer  Society  enough  for  how  much  help  they  gave  
me  in  an  already  difficult  time.  
Left  to  right:  Sally  with  5-­‐year-­‐old  son,  Jack.   As  of  now,  two  years  on  from  my  first  meeting  with  the  
doctor:  I  am  officially  cancer  free.  But  I  would  like  to  say  
 “Sally,  you  have  cancer”,  are  the  only  words  I   a  huge  thank  you  to  all  those  involved  with  the  Cancer  
remember  from  when  I  first  went  to  visit  my  doctor  two   Society  for  doing  all  the  amazing  things  that  you  do.  It  is  
years  ago.  I  remember  thinking  “I  can’t  die.  Not  now.   with  your  support  and  generosity  that  people  like  me  
Jack  is  only  three;  he’s  only  just  beginning  his  life;  he   are  able  to  continue  to  live  long  lives,  and  children  like  
hasn’t  even  started  school.  I  can’t  leave  him,  at  least   Jack  can  grow  up  in  a  selfless,  beautiful  world.  
not  yet”.    
Technically  speaking,  I  have,  well,  had,  Acute  Myeloid   -­‐  Sally  Green  
Leukaemia,  an  aggressive  type  of  cancer  that  had  
spread  from  my  bone  marrow  to  other  parts  of  my  
body  including  my  liver  and  central  nervous  system.  As  
IN  THIS  ISSUE:  
a  result,  I  was  told  I  needed  to  start  radiation  therapy  
August  Events  –  Page  2  
and  chemotherapy  immediately,  or  more  specifically,  
that  afternoon.  
Daffodil  Day    –  Page  3  
Because  I  lived  in  Matamata,  a  small  town  located  a  55-­‐
minute  drive  away  from  Hamilton  Hospital;  I  knew  it  
was  going  to  be  expensive  and  difficult  to  travel  to  
Research  –  Page  4  
Hamilton  four  days  a  week  to  receive  my  treatment.  
 
 
Page  1  
 
August  Events    
 
 
AUG  
  JUMP  FOR  CANCER  
  07  
 

Fifty  volunteers  and  staff  took  the  opportunity  to  sign  up  
for  ‘Jump  for  Cancer’  in  early  August  this  year.  
The  fundraiser  sees  anyone  who  is  able  to  raise  a  
minimum  of  $800  partake  in  a  tandem  skydive,  thanks  to  
Skydive  Taupo.  
Jump  for  Cancer  saw  fifty  people  raise  over  $27,500,  
which  will  be  used  to  provide  care,  comfort,  hope  and  
support  to  those  affected  by  cancer.  
Of  the  fifty  fundraisers,  twenty-­‐two  successfully  raised  
the  required  amount  to  travel  down  to  Taupo  to  
  experience  this  once  in  a  lifetime  opportunity.  
  A  Special  congratulations  to  our  long-­‐time  volunteer  
  Lorraine  Taylor,  who  raised  over  $1,800  during  this  
  fundraiser.  
 
 
BABAGANUSH  MORNING   AUG    
 
TEA  FUNDRAISER   25    

A  total  of  26  volunteers  attended  our  fundraiser  at  

Babaganush  in  support  of  Daffodil  Day.  This  morning  tea  
offered  volunteers  the  opportunity  to  socialise  with  
others  who  were  passionate  about  the  cause.  All  those  in  
attendance  received  a  complimentary  hot  drink  and  
sweet  treat  in  exchange  for  a  donation.  This  event  
successfully  raised  $326.00  and  provided  a  friendly  
atmosphere  for  our  volunteers.  
 
 
  AUG   BALLOONS  OF  
  30   REMEMBRANCE  
 

The  Balloons  of  Remembrance  ceremony  was  hosted  in  

Matamata  this  year.  The  event  saw  636  people  purchase  
balloons  and  write  personal  messages  on  them  in  honour  
of  a  loved  one  who  has  fought,  is  currently  fighting  or  has  
lost  their  battle  with  cancer.  
A  special  thank  you  to  all  those  volunteers  who  helped  
with  the  organisation  and  selling  of  the  balloons  before  
and  on  the  day,  it  was  a  beautiful  ceremony.  

Page  2  
Daffodil  Day  2016   Campaign  Stats  
The  cold  August  weather  saw  289  volunteers  and  staff  
across  the  district  team  up  for  the  2016  Daffodil  Day   Fabric  Daffodils  Sold  
campaign  on  August  26,  2016.    
768    
Despite  the  weather  this  year,  Daffodil  Day  was  a  huge  success.    
The  day  saw  289  volunteers  team  up  to  produce  perhaps  the  
 
most  successful  street  collection  our  division  has  ever  seen:  
$65,000  raised  from  street  appeals  alone,  congratulations!  We  
Fresh  Daffodils  Sold  
also  have  a  special  mention  to  our  Hamilton  volunteers  who   169,864  
raised  $49,000  from  their  street  appeals  alone.  
 
Across  our  division,  we  had  86  collection  sites  that  were  fully  
equipped  with  Daffodil  Day  pens,  fabric  pins,  stickers,  and  
 
donation  buckets.  Because  of  a  delay  from  our  supplier,  there   Total  Volunteers  
was  a  shortage  of  Cancer  Society  teddy  bears  across  the   289  
country.  We  will  be  working  hard  on  this  next  year  to  ensure  
 
our  shipments  are  fulfilled  before  Daffodil  Day  2017,  so  that  
this  does  not  happen  again.  
 
With  Daffodil  Day  now  over,  we  have  calculated  the  total   Collection  Sites  
money  raised  in  our  division  from  our  volunteers,  sponsors  and   86  
local  schools  to  a  total  of  $418,196.  This  money  will  be  used  to  
 
provide  support  to  patients  affected  by  cancer  and  their  
families,  fund  cancer  research  and  help  reduce  the  incidence  of    
cancer.  Furthermore,  an  estimated  $136,000  will  go  directly  to   Counter  Boxes  
the  Lions  Lodge  in  Hamilton,  to  provide  services  and  supports   341  
to  current  and  future  patients.  
Once  again,  thank  you  to  all  volunteers  for  their  contribution  to  
 
Daffodil  Day  2016!    
  Schools  On-­‐board  
139  
 
 
Total  Money  Raised  
$418,196  
 
 
*Waikato  and  Bay  of  Plenty  Regions  
Only  

  Page  3  
 
Research    
Because  we  are  an  evidence-­‐based  organisation:  research  
guides  all  that  we  do.  As  a  result,  we  base  all  our  information,  
health  promotion  and  policies  on  the  latest  research.    
We  are  committed  to  supporting  research  aimed  at  preventing,  
detecting  and  treating  cancer  more  efficiently  and  effectively.  
As  a  result,  we  provide  a  range  of  grants  and  training  
scholarships  to  help  fund  these  studies.  
 
Our  latest  research  and  projects  include:  
 
Alcohol  and  Cancer:  We  have  found  increasing  research  
showing  a  link  between  alcohol  consumption  and  certain  
cancers.  As  a  result  of  this  information,  we  partnered  with  
Alcohol  Action  NZ  to  host  a  conference  educating  the  public  on  
this  research.  
Targeting  tumour  hypoxia:  Jason  Hughes,  a  researcher  from  
the  University  of  Waikato,  was  given  a  $115,000  research  grant  
by  the  Cancer  Society.  Dr  Hughes  research  aims  to  show  how  
low  oxygen  tumours  in  head  cancer  can  be  exploited.  
Contact  Us  
Developing  drugs  in  this  area  shows  great  promise  in  the  next  
few  years;  however,  further  diagnostics  into  tumour  sensitivity    
are  needed.   Hamilton  Office  
The  SPAR  Trial:  Joseph  Grey,  Waikato  Hospital  commenced  a   A:  Corner  Grey  and  Beale  Streets  
trial  with  a  $150,000  grant  investigating  how  much  effect   P:  07  838  2027  
taking  a  statin  tablet  for  three  consecutive  months  would  have.   E:  admin@cancersociety.org.nz  
The  result  of  taking  the  tablet  during  chemotherapy  and    
radiation,  and  for  the  following  six  weeks  showed  a  good  rate   Tauranga  Office  
of  tumour  shrinkage  for  rectal  cancer.  Further  trials  are  needed   A:  111  Cameron  Road  
into  the  side  effects  and  effectiveness  of  this  treatment.     P:  07  571  2035  
E:  tauranga@cancersociety.org.nz  
 
What  a  donation  can  do   Rotorua  Office  
 
$10  provides  information  booklets   A:  1235  Ranolf  Street  
 
  P:  07  349  4556  
$15  drives  people  to  appointments     E:  rotorua@cancersociety.org.nz  
   
$20  runs  the  0800  Cancer  Helpline  
  Opening  Hours  of  all  offices:  
 
$50  provides  counselling  and  support   Weekdays  8.30am  –  4.30pm  
 
  Saturdays  Closed  
$150  provides  accommodation  for  out-­‐of-­‐towners  
  Sundays  Closed  
$500  helps  fund  research  to  diagnose  and  treat  cancer  
 

Page  4