The Cancer Society of New Zealand is in full swing gearing up for its Daffodil Day street appeal this Friday (August 25).

The annual fundraiser raises money so the society can provide support to people affected by cancer.

“The patients always talk about how helpful it is to have someone to help them navigate through all of those trying times,” cancer support nurse Rangihoia Hollis said.

“If the Cancer Society didn’t offer support like our volunteer driving services or free accommodation at our lodges, life would be a lot harder for everyone.” 

The ANZ Bank is the major sponsor of Daffodil Day and Wānaka branch manager Paul Keegan said the bank is bringing back its famous pikelet fundraiser after a Covid-19 hiatus.

“The Wānaka and Hāwea Lions will be making pikelets this Thursday (August 24),” Paul said.

“I think we’re up to 90 dozen ordered.”

Paul said anyone wanting pikelets can order them at [email protected] or pop into the bank. A $15 donation per dozen is requested.

In addition to ANZ Bank, donation points will be set up around Wānaka at Mitre 10 MEGA Three Parks, New World Wānaka, New World Three Parks, Paper Plus Wānaka, and the Wānaka Medical Centre.

Local business Pembroke Patisserie is donating to the Cancer Society for every custard slice sold and the Spice Room will do the same for each dish sold.

The Cancer Society of New Zealand is the country's leading organisation dedicated to reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring the best cancer care for New Zealanders. They are calling on the public to “give today so no one faces cancer alone”.

Donations can be made online here.

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