Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Wairarapa Midweek
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Cancer Society: volunteers embody our heart and hope With over 100 volunteers, Wairarapa Cancer Society is a force for good for people a˜ ected by cancer.
Wednesdays, and of course our Board, who are all volunteers as well.
“For many,” says Danél, “volunteers have been personally a˜ected by cancer in some way, which is often the main motivator for volunteering with us.”
“Next year is the 40th year of our operation in the region,” says Amber Arkell, centre manager. “We are able to be here o˜ering hope for our community because of our volunteers.”
Amber says: “Our charity exists in the Wairarapa to support clients and their wh˝nau a˜ected by cancer. We could not do this without the ongoing support, dedication, and commitment of our volunteers. For that we are eternally grateful”.
Danél Herd, volunteer and finance coordinator, acknowledges the extraordinary commitment of Wairarapa Cancer Society volunteers.
“We have 40 or more volunteer drivers who clock up about 43,000 kms a year taking clients to and from treatment as far as Wellington or Palmerston North”. Amber notes: “our full range of
services wouldn’t be possible without the support of our volunteers, who help us with everything from o˛ ce admin,
garden maintenance, fundraising events like our annual Da˜odil Day Street appeal, the chemotherapy hosts at Masterton Hospital on
Wairarapa Cancer Society is growing its services If you have been thinking of volunteering, reach out to the team, they would love to hear from you: waisupport@cancersoc.org.nz
k n tha You
TO OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS, YOU ARE THE HEART OF OUR TEAM AND WE COULDN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU