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19 April 2022
In appreciation of Dr Jane Skeen
We want to acknowledge the retirement of Dr Jane Skeen, a paediatric oncologist and Child Cancer Foundation Life Member who has dedicated her career…
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16 December 2021
Child Cancer Foundation appoints three new Board members
We are thrilled to announce that Child Cancer Foundation’s Board has appointed three new members: Darlene Tuiono, Dan Te Whenua Walker and Sierra Alef-Defoe.
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26 November 2021
Sophie Gray’s tips for shopping smart to save on groceries
Having a child diagnosed with cancer can put a lot of strain on a family’s finances, especially when one or more parents have to…
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4 November 2021
How this dad has coped with his son’s cancer diagnosis
For dads living through the emotional challenges of having a child with cancer, often the most powerful learning experience can come from connecting with…
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28 October 2021
Thank you to Sir Scott Macfarlane
To celebrate Sir Scott Macfarlane's knighthood in the 2024 New Year Honours, we're re-sharing this profile which was published in light of his retirement…
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21 October 2021
Ensuring cancer doesn’t define your child
From very early on in life, our children are on a journey of forging their own unique sense of identity. For some kids a…
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14 October 2021
What does a play specialist do for children in hospital?
Throughout their experience with childhood cancer, whānau will cross paths with many healthcare professionals who are there to help in different areas. Today we’d…
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30 September 2021
Coping with guilt
One of the more surprising side-effects of parenthood is feeling guilty about a lot of stuff, a lot of the time. We can feel guilty that we’re not…
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