Our first Relay For Life of 2021 kicks off this weekend! It's still not too late to sign up for an event near you. Find out when and where your local event is here: https://www. relayforlife. org. nz/

“I don’t think I cried with friends or family often if at all. However, one day, very early in my diagnosis, when I was home alone, I rang the Cancer Society and spoke to one of the team.

"This quote was part of a story that was shared by an anonymous writer in the 'Dear Boobs' book. It got her through her hardest days. The brave lady in the book was so strong.

How do we get kids engaged with staying safe in the sun? Mandy, one of our Health Promoters, tells us about the work she does in schools to teach our kids sun-safe behaviour and reduce their risk of skin cancer.

We love seeing people dress up for Relay For Life. We were especially excited to see these two Relayers wearing wonderful daffodil hats! Are you planning on dressing up for this year's Relay?

It's so important that family, friends, and carers look after themselves while supporting someone with cancer. We asked Andrea, one of our Supportive Care nurses, what supporters need to do to look after themselves. Here's what she told us.

Before my lobectomy, my surgeon told me to walk and get myself as fit as possible, as it would help my recovery. In the ward, there were numbers along the corridor.

"Relay For Life brings everyone together, you’re together as one and you walk as one. It’s a real community of survivors and people who’ve faced challenges through cancer.

Over the years, we've asked you who you've celebrated and remembered at Relay. Here's what you told us.

Do you know how to store your sunscreen properly? Storing your sunscreen in direct sunlight or where it can warm up quickly can reduce its effectiveness.

My cancer has been a journey of so many ups and downs. The storms being the bad times and the rainbows being the good times. I live for positivity. I received my diagnosis in early 2017.

We see so many beautifully decorated candlelight bags at each Relay For Life. These glow in the dark to remember those we've lost, celebrate cancer survivors and show everyone affected by cancer that there is hope.

This World Cancer Day we'd like to make you aware of screening programmes for cervical, bowel, and breast cancer. Early detection can drastically improve cancer survival rates. For more information, check out timetoscreen. nz.

Today is World Cancer Day. We're encouraging New Zealanders to get checked if they're experiencing any unusual symptoms. Spread the message - awareness is the first step to early detection and improving cancer survival rates. #worldcancerday #worldcancerday2021 #getchecked

Some kids have already gone back to school and other kids will be heading back soon. Make sure they have their sunscreen and hats and remind them to slip, slop, slap and wrap!

This quote has resonated with me through all my diagnoses, from cancer to depression, to being given one week to live two years ago. I may have all these diagnoses, but that's not who I am.

“The survivor walk is always really touching.

It's important to check the expiry date on your sunscreen. Expired sunscreen may not give you proper protection. It can be difficult to find the expiration date as different types of sunscreen display the expiry date in different locations.

I have found there are a lot of inspirational quotes for during treatment, but not a lot for when life goes back to 'normal'. But as a survivor, life is never really normal again.

Watching sport with your whānau this weekend? The biggest competitor is the sun. Remember to slip, slip, slap, slop and wrap.

“I remember an appointment with my oncologist after several tough surgeries and 6 months of chemo. She said to me, “Andrew, I think you are depressed. ” And I was. I just didn’t know it.

Relay For Life registrations are open! Join us and celebrate cancer survivors and carers; remember loved ones lost to cancer and fight back to raise awareness and funds to support our work.

Did you know the Cancer Society works with schools to teach kids about staying sun safe? With around 500 New Zealanders dying of skin cancer each year, we think it's important to teach our tamariki how to be sun smart...

Every week we share one of the quotes that inspired or helped a member of our community during their cancer experience. We'd like to hear a quote that gave you hope during your (or a loved one's) cancer experience.

Any tan is a sign that your skin has been damaged, which increases your risk of skin cancer. Remember to slip, slop, slap, and wrap and don't forget to seek shade!