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Childhood cancer turns a family's world upside down. Hear it first hand through these powerful stories.

Meet Pam

Pam Royal is a Family Support Coordinator based in Rotorua. She is also a key…

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Meet Lucy

Lucy is one of our amazing Family Support Coordinators caring for families around the Christchurch…

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Meet Gabi

Gabi Pile is a Family Support Coordinator based in Christchurch, supporting families in Canterbury, West…

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Ellise’s Story

“She went from being a happy, healthy girl – into ballet, gymnastics, really vibrant –…

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Meet Caleb

What’s it like to live with “the lump”? Hear about Caleb’s cancer journey, in his…

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Maggie’s Story

In October 2021, six-year-old Maggie was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma, turning her family's world…

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Meet one of the sewers behind the Beads of Courage® bags

We talk to Karen Looyer, who has made over 400 bead bags for tamariki with…

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Gavin’s personal development grant story

Child Cancer Foundation provides Personal Development Grants to children with cancer as well as their…

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