THE Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group and CanDo Cancer Trust have joined forces to provide extra support to cancer patients living in the Nambucca Valley.
The collaboration between the two not-for-profit organisations will help ease the cost of everyday essentials such as travel, groceries and other necessities, allowing patients to focus on their health and wellbeing during treatment.
As part of the partnership, CanDo will facilitate the distribution of approximately $60,000, raised by the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group, to eligible patients in the Nambucca Valley.
The funds will be allocated based on recommendations made by social workers from the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute (MNCCI).
Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group Vice President Christina Brownhill said the funds were raised through community donations and raffles.
“The Nambucca Valley Support Group has been in operation for more than 34 years,” Ms Brownhill told News Of The Area.
“This is the first time we’ll be able to provide direct financial support to cancer patients accessing the services of MNCCI.
“For those who struggle to get to appointments or afford everyday items, this support will help relieve some of that burden so they can focus on getting better.”
CanDo Cancer Trust Chairperson Julie Jardine said the new partnership will help ease the burden on patients undergoing cancer treatment.
“We are proud to be partnering with such a long-standing community group, such as Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group and CanDo will be able to build on this support by offering a very fast turnaround for successful applications, helping to ease the stress for patients needing urgent travel and other essential items,” Ms Jardine added.
MNCCI Social Worker Robert Brangwin said that the new partnership will provide patients with practical and timely assistance.
“On behalf of MNCCI and the Mid North Coast Local Health District, we sincerely thank these two wonderful organisations,” he said.
“Their generosity plays a crucial role in the treatment journey for many local people.”
By Mick BIRTLES
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