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Finding purpose behind the wheel: Campbell’s volunteering journey

When Campbell Brown retired, he imagined a life of leisure. But after a few months, the appeal of “getting up in the morning with nothing to do” began to wear off. That’s when a simple conversation changed everything.

Kapil's Story

Meet Kapil Chadha. After a near death experience, Kapil Chadha found himself rethinking his life and priorities. Through his volunteer work, he has found a meaningful and fulfilling way to give back to his community.

One family, one cause

When Terry and Marie van der Ham returned to New Zealand after retiring, they were looking for a way to stay connected and useful in their community. What they didn’t expect was that volunteering with the Cancer Society would become a family affair.

Meet the Taranaki local driving support for cancer patients

For long time Taranaki local Mike Walmsley his journey with the Cancer Society began when he saw a volunteer driving ad on the television.

“I was semi-retired and thought that was something I could do to fill in a bit of time, for a worthy cause,” he says.

Hannah Soper: Giving back through sport, storytelling and service

When Hannah Soper saw that the Cancer Society was hosting One Goal: Beat Cancer, she didn’t wait to be asked – she reached out to see if she could help.

Lesley Roy, Relaxation Group Facilitator

We are delighted to introduce Lesley Roy, the wonderful volunteer who leads our Monday morning Relaxation Group.