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We are in the process of contacting our supporters, asking them to fill in a survey to let us get to know them better. We have contacted hundreds of people by letter, but if you missed a letter, feel free…
We are in the process of contacting our supporters, asking them to fill in a survey to let us get to know them better. We have contacted hundreds of people by letter, but if you missed a letter, feel free…
They’re on their way!Simon and Dean Starr have set off on their journey to trek to Everest Base camp in memory of their wife and mother Alison Starr who died in May last year after several years battling breast cancer.…
Meet our People: Euan McIntosh, investment adviser at Forsyth Barr, has been stocking the inpatient unit’s drinks trolley for years. He says it started “as a way to give someone a bit of normality, a bit of dignity back”. He…
Tash Mehrtens Haven Realty Reaa2008 is seen here surrounded by tissues – but we still need more! Over September, Tash is collecting donations of tissues, and is also helping us fundraise for new syringe driver lock boxes (we need four at…
Marybank Garden Club members came to pick flowers for the Cancer Society Nelson’s Daffodil Day this week. The keen gardeners helped plant some of the bulbs earlier in the year too – along with Mitre 10 Mega’s Helping Hands. Happily, they…
Our winter newsletter is out. It has been emailed and some copies will be delivered in the post soon to those with whom we are not connected by email. If you are not on our mailing list and would like…
We were delighted to have a visit by Tyson the Clydesdale-cross therapy horse. His handler Sally Curtis has been taking Tyson to rest homes and hospitals – and now hospice – for about a year, taking advantage of the horse’s…
https://www.youtube.com/upload Training is progressing for the Starr family’s fundraising trek to Mt Everest Base Camp, in memory of Alison who died in May last year. In October, Alison’s husband Simon and sons Dean & Todd will make the trek to…
We have joined a new fundraising initiative that benefits hospice AND shoppers. You can order discounted grocery items through Banana Box https://bananabox.nz/ select Nelson Tasman Hospice as your charity of choice, and pick up the products at one of our…