Cancer Society offers free support and a chance to give back

Did you know that 1 in 3 people will be diagnosed with cancer at some stage during their lifetime and that cancer is more common among older people?

Receiving a cancer diagnosis brings with it many questions such as:

• What sort of treatment will I receive?

• What will the side effects of treatment be?

• How will I get to my appointments?

The Cancer Society has a team of community-based support staff available to help you and your loved ones navigate through your cancer experience. They can help you find the answers you need to take some of the stress away so you can focus on your health.

These services are free and are funded by the community via donations, grants and fundraising events such as Daffodil Day and

Relay For Life. You can access support by calling 0800 226 237.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to give back to your community by doing some volunteering, the Cancer Society welcomes volunteers of all ages and backgrounds.

Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, meet new people and gain personal satisfaction by knowing that you are helping to reduce the impact of cancer within your community.

The Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day appeal is happening on Friday 25th August and is the perfect opportunity to give volunteering a go.

Each year, the Cancer Society requires about 8,000 volunteers around New Zealand to ensure Daffodil Day is a success. You can sign up to collect at a local supermarket for a couple of hours or you may want to be ambitious and take on a role as an Area Coordinator.

To sign up as a volunteer, get in touch with your local Cancer Society centre or go online to www. daffodilday.org.nz.