A few years ago my father was diagnosed with stage four melanoma on his leg. Doctors also found two small tumours on his lungs. It was a scary and uncertain time for our family.

Hon Jenny Salesa MP talks about the impact of cancer for Daffodil Day 30 stories-30 years @jennysalesamp

I’m Janelle and my mum Bernadette and I were both diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. Mum found it first – after a routine mammogram found a large lump.

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 after getting a mammogram through BreastScreen Aotearoa. I would not have found it otherwise.

I joined the Cancer Society as a fundraiser based in the early 1990s so I’ve had a long history with Daffodil Day. It was me who introduced the Daffodil Day teddy bears. It’s such an iconic event.

I’m Jen and I had osteocacoma (bone cancer) in my right tibia.

I grew up the daughter of a Wellington GP and I studied medicine because I wanted to help. Every year, about 23,000 Kiwis are diagnosed with cancer and 10,000 die.

We’re the only charity providing one-on-one support to any New Zealander or their whānau, with any cancer, in 34 locations over the country. We’re told it’s like a ‘warm hug’ during a difficult and challenging time.

Hi, my name is Robert. I’ve been staying at Daffodil House in Christchurch while I received treatment. I’ve had bowel cancer and I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer.

“CANCER. . . . . it’s the scary reality that a lot of people face through their lifetime. I learnt this first hand when I was diagnosed with testicular cancer at the age of 19.

Who will you buy your daffodil for? Visit the link in our bio to plant your daffodil for someone you love. Your daffodil will help people with cancer and their whānau.

I’m Katrina McClean. Last year my husband had pains in his heart, he felt dizzy and breathless. Trips to doctors and the emergency department found nothing.

Helping people with cancer get to and from treatment appointments is an important task. This is made possible by our 1,300 Cancer Society drivers all over the country.

Hi my name is Allan and I’ve been through a journey with bowel cancer. I was diagnosed in June last year and went through a course of radiation and chemotherapy before having surgery for a bowel resection.

Hi, I’m Teresa Lafou and I’m 35 with 3 wonderful kids 3, 5 and 15. In May 2018 I was diagnosed with advanced stomach cancer. The doctor gave me 6 months to live.

I’m Billy Mitchell of Oamaru. Two years ago I found out I had prostate cancer.

This year the Cancer Society celebrates the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day so we’ve found 30 people to tell their story.

Congratulations @gennarrrrr ! Beau will be making his way to his new home very soon. We’d like to thank everybody who entered the draw.

Over the next year the Cancer Society will provide 50,000 nights of accommodation for Kiwis. This makes treatment easier for New Zealanders who have to travel long distances. Henny manages our accommodation lodge in Hamilton.

Today Information Nurses like Naena will provide information, comfort and support to around 290 kiwis affected by cancer.

We’d like to introduce you to this year’s Daffodil Day bear, Beau! To celebrate our 30th Daffodil Day, we’ve got a large Beau to give away! To enter the draw, comment below and tell us who would love a Beau...

This year we’re celebrating 30 years of Daffodil Day! We need volunteer collectors for our Daffodil Day Street appeal on Friday 28th August.