Fundraise for Head & Neck Cancer Support Aotearoa
Whether you’re an individual, school, sports club, workplace, or business, there are many ways you can raise funds and awareness to help patients and whānau (family) facing one of the toughest cancer journeys.
Ways You Can Fundraise
Host a Community Event
Ideas include:
- Quiz nights
- BBQs or sausage sizzles
- Bake sales
- Charity dinners
- School mufti days
- Garage sales
- Craft markets
- Movie nights
Community fundraising events are a fantastic way to raise awareness while building support around people affected by head and neck cancer.
Take on a Personal Challenge
Challenge yourself and ask friends, family, and colleagues to sponsor you.
Popular fundraising challenges:
- Fun runs or marathons
- Cycling events
- Coastal walks or hikes
- Shaving or colouring your hair
- Giving something up for a month
- Fitness challenges
- Cold-water swims
People are often inspired to support a personal challenge connected to a meaningful cause.
Workplace Fundraising
Businesses and workplaces can make a huge difference.
Workplace ideas:
- Casual dress days
- Staff morning teas
- Office raffles
- Payroll giving
- Charity auctions
- Team fitness challenges
- Corporate sponsorship
- Matched employee donations
Corporate support helps us continue providing practical support and resources to patients and whānau throughout New Zealand.
Become a Sponsor or Partner
We welcome partnerships with businesses, organisations, and community groups who want to support New Zealanders affected by head and neck cancer.
Sponsorship opportunities may include:
- Event sponsorship
- Awareness campaigns
- Printing or merchandise support
- Patient pack sponsorship
- Rehabilitation programme support
- Donations of products or services
- Community outreach support
Sponsors help us improve awareness, provide support resources, and strengthen connections for patients and caregivers across Aotearoa.
Start an Online Fundraiser
Online fundraising makes it easy for friends and family anywhere in the world to support your efforts.
You could:
- Create a Givealittle page
- Fundraise through Facebook
- Share your story online
- Celebrate birthdays or milestones with donations instead of gifts
Many patients and families experience financial stress during treatment due to travel, nutrition needs, time off work, and recovery costs. Community fundraising can make a genuine difference.
Awareness Campaigns
Raising awareness saves lives.
Head and neck cancers are often diagnosed late, and improving awareness of symptoms and early detection is an important part of improving outcomes.
You can help by:
- Sharing educational posts on social media
- Hosting awareness days at work or school
- Wearing burgundy or awareness ribbons
- Supporting World Head and Neck Cancer Day
- Inviting speakers to community events
In Memory Giving
Honour a loved one by supporting future patients and families.
Families may choose to:
- Request donations in lieu of flowers
- Hold memorial fundraising events
- Create tribute pages
- Sponsor awareness initiatives in memory of someone special
Volunteer Your Skills
Not all support has to be financial.
We welcome people who can contribute:
- Event support
- Graphic design
- Photography
- Marketing and communications
- Social media support
- Administration
- Community outreach
- Peer support
Strong community networks are central to improving support and reducing isolation for people affected by head and neck cancer.
Where Your Support Helps
Funds raised may help support:
- Peer support groups
- Patient information resources
- Rehabilitation support
- Practical care items
- Awareness campaigns
- Community meetings
- Travel and treatment support initiatives
- Educational resources for patients and whānau
Ready to Fundraise?
We’d love to hear from you.
Whether you’re planning a small local event or a major fundraising campaign, we can help with:
- Promotional support
- Logos and branding
- Awareness materials
- Donation information
- Social media promotion
- Event guidance
Contact Us
Reach out at info@hncsa.org.nz or call us on +64 0210 449 378
Together, we can help ensure no one faces head and neck cancer alone.