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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.
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.
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Free WiFi for Patients |
Treatment for cancer can take up to 8 hours, so entertainment items for patients’ comfort, distraction and amusement are an important aspect of patient care.
Auckland City Hospital used a portion of their 2012 funds to supply their cancer services with free WiFi.
The technology was installed in February 2013. Now, patients can browse the web, check e-mails and read online editorials to help pass the time during treatment.
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New Patient Televisions at Auckland City Hospital |
Auckland City Hospital installed new televisions including 29 flat screen televisions for patient beds, which all have access to Freeview, as well as 16 smart televisions, which have the ability to connect with devices such as iPads and iPhones. These will allow patients to watch what they want whilst in hospital receiving treatment, and were a much needed upgrade for patient care and entertainment which couldn’t be afforded previously.
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Waiting Area Renovation at Auckland City Hospital |
Auckland City Hospital refurbished the radiation oncology waiting area with funds from Dry July 2012. The area is now much brighter and more comfortable for patients waiting for their treatment.
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Garden Upgrade at Auckland City Hospital |
With funds raised by Dry July 2012, Auckland City Hospital plans to upgrade the cancer centre garden, including a sculpture and new outdoor seating for patients and their families.
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New Chemotherapy Chairs for Auckland City Hospital |
Auckland City Hospital purchased 30 new chemotherapy chairs with funds from Dry July 2012.
Before these new chairs patients sat in furniture that resembled 1980s recliners, or in hospital beds. The new chemotherapy chairs have the ability to lay flat so patients, if need be, can lie down to help with comfort. The hospital has also purchased 25 visitor chairs for their cancer wards to ensure family and friends can be suitably accomodated, while patients recieve chemotherapy treatment for up to six hours at a time.
Here’s what Caitlin (pictured) has to say about the chairs:
“The new chairs have made such a positive difference to my experience in hospital during the long hours of chemotherapy. Before we were gifted the fancy new chairs by the Dry July organisation I was instead in a hospital bed all day which is a huge contrast to the versatility and comfort of the new chairs. Their ability to change into a variety of positions from being fully laid out for the times when you want to sleep all the way to completely upright is a real blessing, not to mention you don’t have to move a muscle to change the position of the chair as it is electrical!”
