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4 Thursday February 4 2021 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz WESTERN NEWS Cancer Society shuttle service gets boost THE CANCER Society’s Canterbury West Coast division shuttle service received a boost recently with a combined donation of almost $13,000 from 23 South Island-based Lions clubs. THe free shuttle service transports patients staying in the Cancer Society’s accommodation, Daffodil House in Merivale and Daffodil Lodge in Riccarton, to and from radiation and chemotherapy appointments at Christchurch Hospital. Janice Porter-Hoare, fundraising and events manager for the Cancer Society’s CWC division, said that the Lions Clubs’ significant donation was a huge help towards funding the $65,000 required to operate the shuttle each year. “The shuttle currently operates from 7.30am until 9pm Monday to Friday, which translates to approximately 16,000 individual patient trips. Given that the patients we are providing our service for, come from all over the South Island it is fabulous to see local Lions Clubs from a variety of regions supporting this Christchurch-based service,” Porter-Hoare said. Porter-Hoare acknowledged that this was the fourth consecutive year that the Lions Clubs had donated to the shuttle service. “The late John Cramond from Motueka organised the first donation in 2017 after having used the shuttle service himself while having cancer treatment in Christchurch,” Porter-Hoare said. “Sadly John passed away last year, but his legacy lives on in this donation, which is extremely important to us given that we anticipate the demand for the shuttle service to grow even further during 2021.” Lions Club representative Christine Stewart, 1st Vice District Governor for District 202J, visited Daffodil House to see the shuttle service in action and accepted a certificate of thanks from the Cancer Society on behalf of the contributing Lions Clubs. In addition to providing accommodation and transport services, the Cancer Society provides education and support services for cancer patients and their families, as well as coordinating and funding cancer research. As the society receives no direct government or health GRATEFUL: Cancer Society representative Hannah Godfrey (left) presents Lions Club representative Christine Stewart with a thank you certificate. Lions donated $13,000 to the society to help fund the free shuttle service. service funding, it is reliant on donations to fund its services. •If you would like more information on the Cancer Society or would like to make a donation, visit https://canterbury-westcoast.cancernz.org.nz/. To speak to a member of the support team, phone 0800 Cancer (226 237). SUMMER SANDAL SALE 50 % ALL SANDALS Fashionable • Functional • Footwear oFF From 9th – 15th February Fashionable Functional Summer Footwear Unit 3, 355 Riccarton Rd, Upper Riccarton P. (03) 929 0927 E. info@theshoeroom.co.nz www.theshoeroom.co.nz HEAT PUMP SALE NOW ON! Amazin’ Summer Specials!! 90% SubSidy Warmer KiWi HomeS Programme *Eligibility criteria apply • We will offer you the best quality brands and option of heat pump for your home/business • Providing Heat Pump solutions for over 18 years to Cantabrians • We personally guarantee all our products & installs for 5 years (providing annual maintenance has been completed) Phone us today for your free consultation & quote 41A SHAKESPEARE RD, WALTHAM PHONE 03 366 0525 www.enviromaster.co.nz “A local team for local people” Ballet For quality in dance training • RAD Syllabus classes • 3 Years to Vocational • Private coaching • Annual performances Jazz, Stage Musicals and Acro • From age 7 • Performance classes • NZAMD Syllabus Classes Contemporary • From age 10 • NZAMD Studio One Director: Patricia Paul ARAD,RAD,RTS,NZAMD,APDA New Brighton, Fendalton, Beckenham, All enquiries phone: 372 9191 Email: info@studioone.co.nz www.studioone.co.nz SALE STARTS NOW! 03 322 4548 | Easy Parking 17 Lillian Street, Halswell Open Mon-Fri 9.30am - 5.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm LAYBY WELCOME
WESTERN NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday February 4 2021 5 Hundreds of Cantabrians took advantage of a sizzling hot day at New Brighton beach last Saturday to learn how to fly a kite. Kites of all shapes and sizes took to the air during the annual city council event. Other activities included a sandcastle building competition, beach sports with Sport Canterbury and free samples of Weis icecream. Ryan Zhao, 4, of Avonhead preferred digging in the sand. A busy New Brighton beach with hundreds of people and colourful kites. Customers line-up for free icecream. Hard at work building a sandcastle. PHOTOS: GEOFF SLOAN Breakdown and collision experts. perfectautobody.co.nz Backing business
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