We support all cancers.

The centre will be a place of support for people with any kind of cancer.

Skin

Lung

Oesophageal

Head & Neck

Gynaecological

Bladder

Lymphoma

Prostate

Brain

Leukaemia

Myeloma

Colorectal

Stomach

Liver

Pancreatic

ThenewCanterburyCancerCentreisduetoopen itsdoorsin October 2023andwillbethefirstofits kind,providingintegratedcancersupportfor patientsfromacrosstheSouthIslandTeWai Pounamu. Thenewandinnovativebuildingdesignwillinclude the largest accommodation facilityforcancer patientsintheSouthIslandTeWaiPounamu,and anewcancerhubtoensureourlocalCanterbury patientshaveadedicatedplaceofsupport.

TheCancerSociety’sCanterbury-WestCoast Divisionisfundingthenew$22mfacilitywiththe helpofthecommunity.

Build cost

$22M

Earthquake Insurance and Reserves - $12M

Government’s Shovel Ready Project Fund - $6.5M

Funds needed - $3.5M

An estimated 9,000 people will visit or stay in the new Canterbury Cancer Centre each year. The centre will be more precious than you think.

The new Canterbury Cancer Centre will have:

• A new support hub available to everyone impacted by cancer

• A ‘park and ride’ service available for those needing easy access to cancer treatment

• Specialised day programmes and support groups that everyone can participate in

• A ‘home away from home’ feeling - 50 modern rooms for patients and their whānau to stay in when they travel to Christchurch for cancer treatment

• Culturally appropriate support for Māori and Pasifika

• Full kitchen facilities to make meals, or share kai with others

• Multiple lounge rooms to relax, unwind and socialise with others

• Landscaped garden and surrounding wetlands where patients, whānau and visitors can connect with nature

• Space for other cancer organisations and their teams to use as a base to provide their critical cancer services

• Room to expand our services to include psychosocial support, rongoā Māori, exercise rehabilitation, oncology massage and more

• Spaces where innovation and cancer research c an be facilitated

The new and innovative Canterbury Cancer Centre has been designed to meet the community’s changing needs for cancer care now and in the future.

We all have a personal connection with cancer, whether at home, at work or amongst friends. Supporting the Canterbury Cancer Centre is a great opportunity to have a positive and far-reaching impact on our communities across the South Island Te Wai Pounamu.

Partnering with the new Canterbury Cancer Centre is an opportunity for you to support thousands of families. People from all over Canterbury and the South Island will use this Centre and your contribution means you’ll be part of the movement to improve cancer care and cancer research. Your support means that we can expand the services offered to families now and prepare for the growing number of new diagnoses over the next decade.

Benefits of being a Canterbury Cancer Partner:

• Demonstrating that your company is socially active and responsive to a major health issue that affects us all

• Aligning your brand with the Cancer Society’s wellrespected and instantly recognisable brand

• The opportunity to connect with and show support for communities from across the whole South Island

• Being part of a community that cares and is helping create a better space for people and their whānau when they need it most

• Working with the Cancer Society to improve our sustainability footprint

• A tailored Recognition & Benefit Plan linked to the value of your investment including media promotion, naming recognition, events, assets for internal and external communication.

• Access to our Volunteer and Wellness Programmes

• Joint community events and activations

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