The Rules of Dry July

Dry July is a free fundraiser that challenges you to go alcohol-free in July to raise funds for people affected by cancer. The rules are simple:

How it works step 1 - Sign up

Step 1

Sign up to Dry July and create your own fundraising page

How it works step 2 - Ash family and friends to donate

Step 2

Ask family, friends and workmates to donate to you

How it works step 3 - Go alcohol-free in July

Step 3

Go alcohol-free in July

How it works step 4 - Help people affected by cancer

Step 4

Help people affected by cancer. Read more...

What happens after I sign up?

Getting started is easy! Once you've signed up for free, you'll get your own personal profile page where you can:

  • Collect donations
  • Set a fundraising target
  • Share updates
  • Unlock progress badges
  • Download fundraising resources

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The benefits of taking part in Dry July

The best part about taking part in Dry July is that you’ll be raising funds to improve the comfort, care and wellbeing of people affected by cancer.

On top of that, you’ll also experience some great health benefits such as:

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More energy

Improved mental health

Sense of achievement

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Healthier skin

Better sleep

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Clearer head

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Where does the money go?

Cancer is a sobering reality for too many New Zealanders and their whānau. Dry July raises vital funds to support the comfort, care, and wellbeing of those affected.

Every dollar stays in Aotearoa, helping patients, families, and carers across the country. We're proud to back Cancer Support NZ (home of Look Good Feel Better), Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ, and Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation (PINC & STEEL).

We're proudly supporting:

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How your fundraising and donations make a difference

The funds raised through Dry July will help improve the comfort, care and wellbeing of New Zealanders affected by cancer. We're proudly supporting Cancer Support NZ (home of Look Good Feel Better), Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ and Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation (PINC & STEEL).

Whether it's access to wellbeing workshops or exercise and rehabilitation programs, all funds raised for Dry July New Zealand stay in New Zealand to benefit cancer patients, their families and carers.

Michelle

Attending Cancer Support NZ’s free Look Good Feel Better programmes helped Michelle regain confidence, feel more like herself, and connect with a supportive community.

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Tracey

Joining Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation’s PINC & STEEL classes helped Tracey re-enter the world, rebuild her strength, and regain confidence after completing her cancer treatment.

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Doug

After treatment, Doug joined Prostate Cancer Foundation New Zealand’s Prost-FIT programme, improving his physical strength, emotional wellbeing, and connecting with others.

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Dry July proceeds benefit:

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Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ logo
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Go Dry this July

Go Dry this July and raise funds for Kiwis affected by cancer

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