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Our People

Our impact on the lives of children and whānau would not be possible without the team of passionate and talented people who make up our organisation.

Family Support Coordinators

Our Family Support Coordinators are at the heart of everything we do, providing one-to-one support for each family.

Meet Tania

Tania Pattemore is one of our amazing family support coordinators in Wellington, with an extensive background in counselling and youth work in both Australia and New Zealand.

Meet Vicki

Vicki is one of the fantastic Family Support Coordinators who stands alongside families in the Otago/Southland regions.

Meet Christine

For over 25 years, Christine has been providing life-changing support for families in the Otago/Southland regions.

Meet Pam

Pam Royal is a Family Support Coordinator based in Rotorua. She is also a key part of our bicultural journey, supporting and guiding us in upholding our commitment to te ao Māori and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Meet Lucy

Lucy is one of our amazing Family Support Coordinators caring for families around the Christchurch and Mid Canterbury areas.

Meet Gabi

Gabi Pile is a Family Support Coordinator based in Christchurch, supporting families in Canterbury, West Coast, Nelson and Marlborough regions.

Aliah Hussain

Meet Aliah

Aliah Hussain, Team Leader – Southern, oversees a team of Family Support Coordinators while supporting whānau in Canterbury, bringing her wealth of experience from MidCentral DHB. Her passion for helping families through the toughest times, combined with a flexible work environment, allows her to make a meaningful difference every day.

Meet Michelle

Michelle Spargo is our Team Leader in the Northern Region, where she looks after a team of Family Support Coordinators alongside her work supporting whānau in Auckland.

Our Family Support Coordinators

Family Support Coordinators are at the heart of Child Cancer Foundation and everything we do.

Jim Boult, CNZM

Patron of Child Cancer Foundation

We are thrilled to announce that Jim Boult has been named as Patron of Child Cancer Foundation, in recognition of over three decades of dedicated service to the organisation alongside his wide connections across sectors that will support us in our mission.

Board Members

We are fortunate to be governed by a Board that is dedicated to our kaupapa, made up of members who are all leaders in their fields.

Dennis Turton

Board Member

Dennis became involved with Child Cancer Foundation after his son, Noah, was…

Dan Te Whenua Walker

Board Chair

Tēnā koutou kātoa. He mokopuna tēnei nō te korowai o te maunga…

Dr Stephen Laughton

Board Member

Stephen is a Paediatric Oncologist at Starship Hospital, with specific expertise in…

Stephen Willis

Board Member

Stephen and his family were first introduced to Child Cancer Foundation in…

Dr Kerri Morgan

Board Member

Kerri’s connection to Child Cancer Foundation began in 2015 when her son…

Darlene Tuiono

Board Member

Darlene’s connection to the Child Cancer Foundation began in 2014 when her…

Reremoana Hammond

Deputy Chair

Reremoana (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Ruapani, Moriori) and her…

Dennis Turton

Board Member

Dennis became involved with Child Cancer Foundation after his son, Noah, was…

Dan Te Whenua Walker

Board Chair

Tēnā koutou kātoa. He mokopuna tēnei nō te korowai o te maunga…

Dr Stephen Laughton

Board Member

Stephen is a Paediatric Oncologist at Starship Hospital, with specific expertise in…

Stephen Willis

Board Member

Stephen and his family were first introduced to Child Cancer Foundation in…

Dr Kerri Morgan

Board Member

Kerri’s connection to Child Cancer Foundation began in 2015 when her son…

Darlene Tuiono

Board Member

Darlene’s connection to the Child Cancer Foundation began in 2014 when her…

Reremoana Hammond

Deputy Chair

Reremoana (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Ruapani, Moriori) and her…

Leadership Group

Our Leadership Group provides guidance for all parts of the organisation, leading from the front with dedication and empathy.

Monica Briggs

Chief Executive

Experienced for-purpose sector leader Monica Briggs joined Child Cancer Foundation as Chief…

Thu-Lena Tran

Senior Whānau Connect Lead

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā kārangarangatanga maha o te…

Shannyn Hansen

Family Support Manager

Shannyn joined Child Cancer Foundation in 2009, with a background as a…

Kerry Price

Policy, Advocacy & Projects Manager

Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. No ngā whenua ahau o…

Louise Goss

Finance Manager

Louise Goss joined Child Cancer Foundation as Finance Manager in August 2023. This…

Kaylene Froggatt​​​​

HR & Organisation Development Business Partner

People often ask what I love about HR, and as cliché as…

Monica Briggs

Chief Executive

Experienced for-purpose sector leader Monica Briggs joined Child Cancer Foundation as Chief…

Thu-Lena Tran

Senior Whānau Connect Lead

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā kārangarangatanga maha o te…

Shannyn Hansen

Family Support Manager

Shannyn joined Child Cancer Foundation in 2009, with a background as a…

Kerry Price

Policy, Advocacy & Projects Manager

Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. No ngā whenua ahau o…

Louise Goss

Finance Manager

Louise Goss joined Child Cancer Foundation as Finance Manager in August 2023. This…

Kaylene Froggatt​​​​

HR & Organisation Development Business Partner

People often ask what I love about HR, and as cliché as…

Honorary Life Members

Honorary Life Members are bestowed by the membership of the foundation to individuals who have made a substantial contribution to the Foundation over a considerable period of time, by the way of selfless support and service.

Each of these individuals has demonstrated a sustained level of dedication and commitment to the development and enhancement of the Child Cancer Foundation’s objectives.

1991 Mr Paul Cressey ONZM (Deceased) 2005 Simon Lala MNZM 2021 Mrs Alison O’Connor
1994 Mrs Janette Falconer (QSM) 2006 Ms Kay Morris 2021 Mr Terance O’Connor
1996 Ms Robyn Gordon 2007 Mrs Pauline Hapi 2022 Mrs Karen Heslip
1998 Mr Kerry Goldstone (Deceased) 2007 Mr Denis Kirkcaldie 2023 Mr Dean Bradley
1998 Ms Dawn Hamilton-Irvine (Deceased) 2013 Ms Catherine Mott 2024 Mrs Sue Green
1998 Professor David Holdaway (Deceased) 2013 Ms Julia Hayward 2024 Mrs Christine Donovan
1999 Sir David Mauger KNZM 2014 Ms Anna Bielby 2024 Mrs Barbara Richardson
2000 Mrs Diana Robinson (Deceased) 2014 Sir Scott Macfarlane KNZM 2024 Mrs Raewyn Sawyers
2000 Dr Jane Skeen MNZM 2015 Mr John Robson 2025 Mr Dennis Turton
2001 Lynda Read 2017 Mr Pat Wilkes 2025 Mr Nick Beale
2002 Mr Warren Shirley (Deceased) 2019 Mr Jim Boult CNZM
2003 Mark Conelly 2019 Mr Stuart Hutchinson

Patrons: Lady Blundell, ONZ, QSO, GCStJ 1978 -2012 | Mr Jim Boult CNZM 2023

Child Cancer Foundation Membership

Being a Child Cancer Foundation member gives you a voice as part of our incorporated society.

Child Cancer Foundation is an incorporated society with a membership base that includes families of children with cancer, health professionals and people who support our cause.

Being a member gives you an opportunity to pay it forward to other families who are supported by the Foundation. Members also have the right to vote at the Foundation’s Annual General Meeting.

Please note, new membership registrations will be ratified at the upcoming Child Cancer Foundation Board meeting. If you do not wish to continue being a member, please email tmiranda@childcancer.org.nz with your details.

Please note: If you are a family in need of support, please get in touch with our team through our contact page.

Read Child Cancer Foundation Visions and Values and Objectives here