TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO TARANAKI CANCER PATIENTS ON LOW INCOMES

Inspired by her own experience with cancer—first with her husband’s brain tumor and then her own battle with ovarian cancer—Karen Morine became acutely aware of the extra financial burdens cancer patients face during treatment. While Karen was able to assist a few individuals facing hardship, she soon recognised the need to extend help to many more. This realisation motivated her to establish Daphne Cancer Care.

The trust aims to alleviate the financial strain on patients by offering timely support. A fund has been established in conjunction with the Taranaki Foundation, allowing DCC donors to claim tax rebates on their contributions. Fundraising events and generous donations are vital for building a strong support base for the fund.

Financial assistance will be distributed promptly through an online application process, assessed by a grants committee. The granted funds, typically under $1,000, will cover essential needs like groceries, petrol, wigs, genetic testing, and transport. No one chooses to receive a cancer diagnosis, and for many, the journey through cancer is overwhelming. With your help the DCC hopes to ease the financial impact of the disease, bringing care, kindness, and relief to those in need during such challenging times.