The campaign

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About Dry July

Dry July is a fundraising challenge that asks you to go alcohol-free for the month — all to support New Zealanders affected by cancer.

Every dollar raised helps improve the comfort, care, and wellbeing of people going through cancer, through the incredible work of Look Good Feel Better NZ, PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation NZ, and Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand.

This is why we Dry July

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How Does It Work

Step 1

Sign up to Dry July and create your own fundraising page

Step 2

Ask family, friends and workmates to donate to you

Step 3

Go alcohol-free for July

Step 4

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How it all began

You've heard the one: “Three guys walk into a bar…” Well, that’s actually how Dry July got started - no joke.

Back in July 2008, three mates across the ditch - Brett, Kenny and Phil - decided to take a break from booze. They called it their “Dry July,” and figured while they were at it, they’d raise a bit of money for a family member affected by cancer.

Their goal? $3,000 to buy a TV for the waiting room at their local hospital.

What happened? They smashed it - raising $250,000 with the help of local Aussie radio host Adam Spencer.

From that one simple idea, Dry July was born, then made its way to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2012 - and it’s been making a difference here ever since.

2008, the first Dry July.

Be a part of Dry July

Since landing in New Zealand in 2012, Dry July has inspired over 61,000 Kiwi to go alcohol-free, we have raised over $11 million to support people affected by cancer. Together, we've funded more than 170 projects for 15 incredible organisations across the country.

Ready to make a difference? Your Dry July starts here.

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Go Dry This July

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

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