February/March/April 2019

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With daylight saving ending today it appears our beautiful long warm summer has drawn to a close. I personally have thoroughly enjoyed the long hot summer but I can't say that my garden has though!

WHAT WE DO - We offer practical help and emotional support to people diagnosed with breast cancer. Should you or anyone you know like to speak with others who have been in a similar position, please contact us via email info@breastcancernorthland.co.nz and we will provide support from our Volunteer Support people who have themselves recovered from breast cancer.

SAVE THE DATES - Now is the time to update your diary as we have been working the last month to set the dates for all upcoming events this year.

Check out our list of events listed below and happy reading.

Wings Pamper Day
Once again we will be running a raffle at the annual Wings Pamper Day . This great event is being held at the St Johns Golden Church in Kamo Road on Saturday the 13th April from 10am to 4pm. Come along and be pampered for the day and check out our great raffle prizes.

All treatments cost $1 per minute so for example, if you booked a 15-minute eyelash and brow tint then it will cost $15 or if you have booked a 30 min back massage then it will cost $30.
Please note that this is only for women 10 years and above.

Tickets are $5 and can be bought on the day or buy early from:
- Himalayan Trading Post at 89 Cameron St, or
- WINGS Office at Suite 12, 71 Bank Street, Whangarei

Volunteer Support People
Have you been on the Breast Cancer journey? Are you interested in helping others move through their experience with breast cancer. Have you yourself had support from one of our Support People and would now like to "give back". if so we would love to hear from you. Our region covers all of Northland and our aim is to have Volunteer Support People across the region and of various ages and ethnicities so that we can better match a patient with their support person.
We are running an informal training day for current and prospective Support People at the Whangarei Cruising Club on Saturday 12th May 11am to 2pm. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact: info@breastcancernorthland.co.nz.

Mid Winter Xmas Lunch - Saturday 20th July 2019

Save the date in your calendar now!! Family and friends are invited to attend our annual Mid Winter Xmas lunch on the 20th July at the Whangarei Crusiing Club from 11am.

Pink Loop Walk - 20th October 2019

Save the Date - Saturday the 20th October for our Pink Loop walk.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page for information and updates as they come to hand.

Annual Retreat - 13th to 15th September 2019
This retreat offers a relaxing weekend getaway designed to help you move on from cancer treatment with a wonderful group of people offering pampering, massage, support and companionship and is FREE.. The retreat will start on Friday afternoon 13th September and run through until Sunday afternoon 15th September. The venue is still to be confirmed, but expressions of interest are now open - please contact info@breastcancernorthland.co.nz to register your interest. Numbers are limited so don't miss out.

Coffee Groups
These are held on the first and third Thursday of every month at Mokaba Cafe at the Town Basin from 9.30am. Look out for the pink flower on the table. Mark these dates in your calendar: 11th April, 9th and 23rd May, 13th and 27th June, 11th and 25th July.
For your first visit, your coffee is on us so come along and have a cuppa and a chat. We look forward to seeing you there.

Webinar
Living with lymphoedema can be difficult and it’s important to know how to manage your symptoms. If you’ve had breast surgery and had lymph nodes removed or damaged, you may be at risk.
The Breast Cancer Foundation have a webinar on Life With Lymphoedema on Tuesday 9th April from 7 - 8pm. Click here to register.You can watch this webinar for FREE anywhere you like (on your PC, desktop, mobile or tablet).

Thought of the day:

"Sometimes the only thing you could do for someone is to be there."

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