Thanks to a Dry July grant, Improved kitchen facilities for patients and nursing staff are now being used at Dunedin Hospital.
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About Us
Since launching in New Zealand in 2012, Dry July has raised more than $11 million to support people affected by cancer across the country. Funds raised in 2026 will be distributed to the organisations below, helping them continue to deliver essential support services. This impact is only made possible by the ongoing generosity of our Dry July community.
In 2026 Dry July is proudly supporting:
Cancer Support NZ (home of Look Good Feel Better) – delivering free, practical programmes and online classes that help people facing cancer feel more like themselves, regain confidence, and stay connected.Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation (PINC & STEEL) – supporting recovery through specialised rehabilitation and exercise programmes that rebuild strength, restore function, and improve quality of life after cancer.
Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ – providing vital support for men and their families, including a freephone information line, counselling, nationwide support groups, and Prost-FIT exercise classes.
Scroll down to see how the funds you raise help power the life-changing work of these incredible organisations.
Latest Updates
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Waikato Regional Cancer Centre - Dry July brightens-up reception |
The addition of a fish tank and flowers at the reception area in the Cancer Centre has generated a large amount of positive comments from those attending the Centre. Its the little things that help patients and families realise that the cancer carers apprecaite their situation.
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Christchurch Oncology - Dry July campaign |
Christchurch Hospital has opened its 2017 campaign with a morning tea and cake stall, Great to see!
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Christchurch Hospital Exercycle |
The bike allows patients to maintain a degree of fitness and prevents de-conditioning, they often sit on the bike waving and as some of the patients have said “keeping an eye on me “as it sits outside my office. The bikes are available to all the single rooms and on the floor above sits in the corridor, the table top exercycle is available for use in the family room and can be used by patients & family, often used during the boredom busters session that now occurs each Friday on the unit.
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Look Good Feel Better expands from Dry July funding |
We have 10 new classes already underway, or coming up, all thanks to the support of Dry July funding.
The most recent is the running of our very first Saturday class in Christchurch.
Ten women, two who had been waiting since October 2016 for the opportunity to attend a class, attended. The women had a wonderful day and took home the many tips and tricks to help them face their cancer with more confidence.
We were able to recruit and train new volunteers who were completely new to LGFBNZ and who will now be able to support the four new classes planned in Christchurch over the coming months. The feedback from the cancer patients and new volunteers was overwhelming. It really highlighted the need for the Saturday classes in the area. The smiles and sense of community that Dry July made possible was just so special.
The Dry July support will also help LGFB reach cancer patients in Auckland, Christchurch, Tauranga, Wellington, Westport and Kerikeri over the next few months.
