BA4: The Cancer Society
Date and Time
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM NZST
Location
Lions Cancer Society Lodge, 32 Tainui Street, Frankton, Hamilton.
Fees/Admission
Free of charge for members, drinks and nibbles will be supplied.
$30.00 for non members.
Description
Join us for the August BA4 at The Cancer Society.
Presentation will be by Helen Carter CEO of the Cancer Society Waikato/ BOP
Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty offers a range of free practical assistance and supportive care to people with cancer and their Whānau. This includes:
- Transport to and from medical appointments and treatment.
- One-on-one support from experienced nurses who provide information about cancer and treatment, assessment and support of treatment side effects and referrals to other healthcare professionals and services
- Regular support groups which offer a safe space to share information and for people to find mutual support from people who have had similar experiences
- Therapeutic massage to relieve pain and tension, improve sleep and better manage the side effects of treatment
- Access to counselling and wellbeing grants
Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty is not directly government funded and relies on community support to run its essential services.
Over the last financial year, Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty has:
- Helped 1,712 guests at the Cancer Society Lions Lodge
- Provided 11,592 nights’ accommodation at the Cancer Society Lions Lodge
- 989 new clients
- Provided 8,183 contacts with a supportive care nurse
- Driven 64,300 kilometres taking clients to treatment
Remember your business card to enter a win a fabulous gift basket.
