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WAICAN NEWS SUMMER DECEMBER 2020
Welcome to WAICANNEWS Summer Edition 2020
Wairarapa Cancer Society
From the Centre Manager
The year ends with thankfulness that we enter into the new year having survived Covid-19 in 2020,and with high
hopes for a vaccine programme that will reduce its effect even further.
Imagine what a year its been for those with cancer having to consider covid-19 as well. We hope that our interven-
tions and support have made that impact a little less stressful.
We have many people in our organization to thank this year. People who have gone the extra mile to try and keep
cancer treatment available and accessible, including getting patients out of the Wairarapa to their treatment and ap-
pointments. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge our Volunteers. The drivers have completed nearly
500 trips this year despite Covid-19. Cancer Society Nurses have supported 277 patients on their cancer treatment
journey with nearly 50 individuals benefitting from other support such as Counselling with Trudi, and mindfulness /
relaxation or massage with Bobbie Joe and/or our other massage partners, Lynette and Kerry .We thank Linda and
Steve Oldfield at Shape Shop for continuing to sustain our partnership for post treatment rehab. Some of you in
treatment met Grant who delivered you firewood; others met one of our Visitors or joined Margaret in walking group.
Those who wanted to take a walk in the garden at Margaret Chittick House have seen how the gardening team have
converted the overgrown garden into a calm place to sit, and Ewart assists ably with the Shade loan scheme.
Chemotherapy patients on a Wednesday at Wairarapa DHB are served morning tea by one of our 5 hostesses.
Many of our group /support facilitators are volunteers too and give their time skills and knowledge to help. None of
this plethora of services can happen without our Volunteers. The end of a year brings sadness for some, but a time
to reflect and joy for others as the festive season approaches.
Be kind to yourselves, Kia Kaha
Jacinta Buchanan
Centre Manager
Pictured (below) is our Chairperson Keith Hunt presenting
an Appreciation Award to Peter Coom on International
Volunteers Day. He is one of our many drivers over the
lockdown period for Covid-19.
On Behalf of the Executive Board and staff we thank you
and wish you all the best for the festive season,
Pictured (above) Wairarapa Staff from left Esther ,
Vanessa –Jayne, Jacinta & Maria . SLIP SLOP SLAP for
Summer
Slip on a hat, Slop on some sunscreen
and Slap on some cover this summer !
Supportive Care News : Whakatauki Ko taku rourou– With my resources Ko tau rourou– and your resources Ka ora te tangata –everyone will benefit . In December we ran our final workshops. All groups will re-commence in February 2021. We also facilitate support groups for those whose cancer wont go away. Thriver’s and Survivors morning teas are open to anyone who has cancer. Next year they remain same day same time and Jenny Bradley will facilitate them. NEW support groups will be commencing in South Wairarapa. Maria our new support nurse will be organising these. Call us to discuss. For enquiries about any of our support service including us- ing the volunteer driving service don’t hesitate to call the Centre, (06 3788039) or email us on :Waisupport@cancersoc.org.nz In other news ... A New Book was donated to our library by A Taylor. "How to Starve Cancer” by Jane McLel- land .Controversial but growing in popularity one per- son ‘s journey into managing her cancer through diet. The Centre will be closed over Christmas from 23rd December—11th January 2020. There will be no vol- unteer drivers available over that period so please make alternative arrangements or phone us to dis- cuss. Merry Christmas to you all and Best Wishes for 2021. Reminder: we have compression sleeves to hire for women with Lymphoedema considering travelling by aeroplane. The 0800 226 237 Any Cancer Nurse help- line will be available over Christmas – except stat holidays.
Health Promotion News
SLIP on sun protective clothing – Wear items of clothes that offer good protection from the sun such as long-sleeved tops
and lightweight trousers. For children especially if they are swimming, ensure they wear either a wet suit or a rash
shirt/suit rather than T-shirts in the water.
SLOP on sunscreen – Slop on SPF30+ broad-spectrum and water-resistant sunscreen. Apply over all areas of exposed skin
20 minutes before sun exposure and reapply every two hours or more regularly if you have been swimming or
sweating. Check the expiry date on your sunscreen. If it’s out of date, then throw it away. Keep your sunscreen handy
such as in your beach, sport, or swim bag.
SLAP on a hat – Choose a hat such as a
legionnaire, broad brimmed or bucket hat
to provide protection for your face, back
of the neck, eyes and ears – the most com-
mon areas affected by skin cancer. For
children make sure they have a wide
brimmed or bucket style hat.
WRAP on some sunglasses – Wear close fitting wraparound sunglasses to protect the sensitive skin and eye area.
SEEK some shade – Slip into shade when UV levels are highest between the hours of 10am and 4pm. Encourage children to
play in the shade where appropriate.
uv2day is a smartphone app to let you know when sun pro-
tection is needed. This is recommended from September to April
when the UV index is 3 or above even on cooler, cloudy days.
The uv2day app calculates the UV Index for any time of
day and is especially helpful for those who enjoy outdoor activities
and want to avoid over-exposure to UV radiation which can in-
crease the skin cancer risk.
Download the free uv2day app from either Google Play or the App Store
The UV index can also be found at www.niwa.co.nz/UV-forecasts
As summer is here, it’s time to sit outside and enjoy outdoor dining,
and what better way to enjoy this is by dining at venues that are com-
mitted to being 100% smoke and vape free, which makes for a more
pleasant dining experience. For more information on The Fresh Air Project, and to find your local Wairarapa smoke and vape
free cafes can be found here at: https://freshairproject.org.nz/
Sponsor & Donor NEWS :
Thank you to those local farmers, who when approached by Mr G O’ Dowd of Carterton, donated venison for
our cancer families. Processed by Carterton Meats and Greytown Butchery. This has been a real community
effort.
Thanks to the many people who have signed up as regular donors. Their monthly payments help keep us go-
ing. . We would like to thank Kevin Silvester Arborist and PECO Engineering for removing the large problem-
atic tree on our boundary . Once again we are grateful to our main sponsors for Relay for Life , Property Bro-
kers Trust House , A&P Clareville, CDC, Times Age, Mediaworks Foundation.
May Christmas be kind to you all, and best wishes for 2021. We close on the 23rd December 2020 re opening
on Monday 11th January 2021.
Email: Waisupport@cancersoc.org.nz
Fundraising News:
WAIRARAPA CLAREVILLE COUNTRY RELAY FOR LIFE 2021
Registrations are already in for the Wairarapa Clareville Country Relay
For Life 2021 and the teams are readying their theme and team names
and gathering up their team members.
https://www.relayforlife.org.nz/
Here are some of our teams already, and they were the first 5 teams to register and pay and win a
Thank You prize from us:
Carterton District Council, Kuranui College, Carterton School, Masterton District Council and
Whaiora –congratulations and thank you.
Relay for Life Survivor
Tania Andersen is our Survivor Champion for
Relay for Life 2021.Tania painted this picture
of her journey with bowel cancer which was
recently exhibited at Aratoi in their Kotahi-
tanga exhibition
Tania’s art and story is to be on display
at the Centre and at the relay for life
event.
Candle bags are now for sale to decorate for the 2021 Relay for Life Event,Candle bag Re-
membrance Service . Purchase them from the Centre for $5.00.
Watch out for our Relay For Life Teams fundraising events coming up in the new year. These
will be advertised by our sponsor Wairarapa Times Age
The Longest Day Golf Challenge 2020
Saturday 19th December - Masterton Golf Club
We have 4 enthusiastic local golfers taking up The Longest Day Golf Challenge – the chal-
lenge is right here in Masterton.
Show you support with their fundraising or if you are keen, join them on the course.
https://www.longestday.org.nz/t/mastertongolfclub
Become a regular donor to the Wairarapa Cancer Society Inc.
Your donation could go a long way to supporting a number of our Please look out for updates on all our
services including counselling, a drive to treatment or therapy events and if you wish to volunteer, know
more or keep in contact, please e-mail
session. Vanessa-Jayne Hunt, Fundraising Events
Online Banking available: Coordinator:
Wairarapa Cancer Society Inc VanessaH@cancersoc.org.nz
06-0689-0126104-00
For more information, email us at waisupport@cancersoc.org.nz
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