Our Story

In the mid 1970's a group of concerned parents together with medical staff, formed a small Auckland based committee looking at the special needs of children with cancer and their families.

From this small beginning, dedicated people established what is now a national voluntary organisation.

The Foundation's Guiding Principles are: No child suffering from cancer, or their family should ever feel alone. A family has the right to be together during treatment The most effective approach to treating childhood cancer involves families and health professionals working together

The Principles are achieved through:

• Individual and group support with opportunities to share concerns and experience and practical support
• Some financial assistance
• Provision of up to date information
• Availability of accommodation facilities close to all major treatment centres
• Promotion of educational resources, workshops and seminars
• Lobbying for equitable access to high quality treatment and follow-up assistance