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November 2014
NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES
Promise to Northland fulfilled
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Raising three million in three years to build a local cancer treatment unit sounded nigh on impossible when first suggested but Northland has done it.
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Left to right: NCF chairman Richard Ayton, More FM’s Angela Gordon and John Markby, Oncology clinical nurse manager Maggie Prentice, Lions’ liaison coordinator Colin Twyman, NCF manager Ros Martin, Lions’ Lindsay Caley, director strategic projects Mike Cummins and RDT Pacific project manager Simon Wilson
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The Jim Carney Cancer Treatment Centre was completed in September and will be functioning from November 17. It is the result of collaboration between Northland DHB and the community, led by The Northland Community Foundation. Based at Whangarei Hospital, the purpose-built building replaced the existing cramped and inadequate cancer treatment facilities housed in the hospital. “We have been excitedly watching the building progress from our window all year and the end result is just great,” says Oncology clinical nurse manager Maggie Prentice. “There is so much more space and patients are also looking forward to the move.” She says over 15 staff will be based at the unit with others coming and going. Named after the prominent Whangarei businessman and philanthropist, the Jim Carney Cancer Treatment Centre, is the result of a vision driven by Jack Broome and Karen Roach, which became Project Promise. Fundraising events and activities have raised over $3 million towards the $5 million project and Northland DHB funded the remaining $2 million.
The Carney family trust also made a generous donation and Mr Carney’s widow, Mary, says the end result is a great achievement by the people of Northland who have contributed in many ways. “This Unit will benefit Northland families with regards to treatment. I am very pleased to be part of this project and I know Jim would have been very enthusiastic about it too.” NCF chairman Richard Ayton says, despite hitting a rough patch halfway during fundraising, he was pleased to announce the conclusion of a successful campaign. “It’s pleasing to see the end result of everyone’s hard work.” Northland DHB chief executive Nick Chamberlain says hundreds of cancer patients will benefit from thousands of treatments at the new centre each year. “The community support has been astounding and I couldn’t help getting swept up in the energy and positivity of this project myself. There are so many people to thank — every contribution of time, money, fundraising, goods and services is gratefully and thankfully acknowledged.”
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