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Take It From Us with Kent Johns Podcast - Lisa McDonald & Veronica Shale: Why we're giving up alcohol
By Kent Johns on
Take It From Us with Kent Johns Podcast
LISTEN HERE - Lisa McDonald & Veronica Shale: Why we're giving up alcohol. ABOUT: This powerful episode shares breast cancer survivor Lisa McDonald’s story and how Dry July-funded services helped her through treatment. Dry July NZ Campaign Director Veronica Shale explains how the movement has raised over $11 million to support Kiwis with cancer. A heartfelt reminder that small acts of support can make a big difference.
Letters: July may be the perfect month to go sober
By Veronica Shale, NZ Herald 1 July 2025 on
Letters: July may be the perfect month to go sober
Letters to the Editor
We read your editorial over a hot cuppa (not mulled wine – promise) and appreciated the straight-up take.
You’re right, July isn’t the easiest time to give up alcohol. It’s cold, it’s rugby season and comfort is king – but that’s exactly why it works.
Dry July is meant to be a challenge, a small sacrifice in support of the 2,200 New Zealanders who this month alone will hear the words “you have cancer” and are going through one of the hardest times of their lives.
The campaign started in 2008 with three Aussie mates raising funds for a mate in hospital. No slick branding or big strategy, just people doing something for someone they cared about. That story and spirit is...
Giving up for a good cause - Anne Fenwick wants to raise awareness of the programme that helped her during cancer fight
By Timaru Herald on
Sign up or donate at dryjuly.co.nz for cancer support services across Aotearoa. You'll be proud you did.