Our stories
Meet some of our courageous children that your money has helped and be inspired by their stories.
We hope that these inspire you to get involved.
18 Dec 2012
Two year old Manuaitu Haggie’s cancer journey has been recorded on the most unusual of mediums.
18 Dec 2012
Claudia is now seven and finished treatment for Wilms Tumour in January 2011.
18 Dec 2012
Hana is now eight and in Year 4 at Newmarket Primary School in Auckland along with her brother Takimoana (5) and sister Emere (11).
18 Dec 2012
Kavahn is now eight years old, will be turning nine, on Waitangi Day 2013.
18 Dec 2012
Emma finished treatment was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in early 2011 and finished treatment this May.
18 Dec 2012
Joyce was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in November 2009 and finished treatment in March this year.
18 Dec 2012
Dequarn is now five and started school at the beginning of the year at Pukekohe Hill Primary.
10 Dec 2012
Here is a wonderful letter written to us from Claudia Chaney, our special One Day for Child Cancer Ambassador. Thank you Claudia :)
1 Oct 2012
Masterton Mum Louise Hight has a positive philosophy when it comes to helping her four-year-old Alex tackle the child cancer journey.
1 Oct 2012
The Child Cancer Journey can be a very lonely one for children who find themselves suddenly pulled from their normal routines of hanging out with friends and family, going to school and playing sport or following other interests.
1 Oct 2012
Fourteen-year-old Rama Davis left her treatment for Acute Lymphobastic Leukaemia behind over four years ago, but she has not forgotten the lessons she learned on the way. Now flourishing at Whangarei Girls High School Rama is enjoying giving back right across the community. She is a wonderful, generous inspiration. Here’s her story, in her own words.
1 Oct 2012
Four-year-old Anouk Collins has had a little guardian angel at her side throughout her journey with neurofibromatosis – her precious twin sister Katia.
20 Apr 2012
We are very pleased to introduce the Faces of Child Cancer Appeal Month, which will run throughout March. Our youngest little ambassador is the gorgeous Hannah Lacey…. Read on to learn more about her.
20 Apr 2012
Five-year-old Loren Harvey is living a dream life on Auckland’s beautiful Waiheke Island.
20 Apr 2012
Five-year-old Girik is seeing a lot more of his father Lalit these days and for that Lalit is grateful.
20 Apr 2012
Asking a toddler to stay put for 11 hours isn’t an easy task. But for gorgeous Auckland two-year-old Connor Campbell it is part of his daily life now and he complies amazingly well.
20 Apr 2012
Twenty one-year-old Arie Boer was diagnosed with retinoblastoma when he was just a baby. Now 20 years later he is studying physiology and his goal is to discover something important in science. Arie has kindly agreed to share his journey and how it has affected him.
28 Nov 2011
The part grandparents play during a child cancer journey isn't often acknowledged, and yet grandparents juggle difficult and complex roles. Dunedin's Lynne Robins kindly agreed to share her story.
28 Nov 2011
Fathers are less inclined to talk about the cancer journey than mothers who are more likely to get together and chat. Palmerston North Dad Glen very kindly agreed to share his experiences during his son Zack’s journey.
28 Nov 2011
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Pete loves animals and wants to be a vet one day. Read his story here.
28 Nov 2011
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Read Frannie's Story here.
26 Aug 2011
We would like to acknowledge the role siblings play and share with you a story about a very cool big sister.
26 Aug 2011
Sarah Meyer lost her precious baby Degen to cancer in 2009. Sarah shares her story and hopes it will help to inspire others. Read about her journey of healing here.
1 Jun 2011
Shauna, a bright and happy five-year-old, is very proud of the three Beads of courage she has received for losing her hair.
1 Jun 2011
When a child has cancer it doesn't just affect them, it changes life for the whole family.
18 Feb 2011
Three year-old Emma Watson was diagnosed with T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in 2010. Read about her challenging journey here.
18 Feb 2011
Brave eight-year-old Joyce Singh was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in 2009. Read about her experience here
18 Feb 2011
Four-year-old Dequarn Harrison was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in 2009. Read about his courageous journey here
8 Jun 2010
In December 2009 Kelcey Roberts was diagnosed with T – Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. Read about her experience here
17 Feb 2010
In August 2007 Hana Ellis-Kaa was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia and has undergone 26 months of treatment. Read about her cancer journey
17 Feb 2010
Kavahn was disgnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in October in 2009. He is in the early stages of his treatment and is handling it like a little trooper. Find out more about Kavahn’s experience.
17 Feb 2010
The brave 5 year old was diagnosed with a Wilms Tumour in June 2009. Read about her experience and how we were able to help Claudia and her family