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Jane delightfully accepting Trustee status.
Proudly wearing her name tag!
Jane Saunders blessed us at Aratika. Jane was a courageous spirit living her life with enthusiasm until her very last breath. In response to her cancer diagnosis she created a legacy of art that continues to support Aratika and Pinc & Steel Taupō. Jane also created a support network for people with cancer in her community of Taupō.
Jane responded to cancer with the desire to help others. She said she was privileged to be a Trustee with us. But we know that it is us who were privileged, we were graced with Jane's love and desire to serve. We are honoured and humbled that she joined us!
Donations received with gratitude.
Bank: ASB
Account Name: Aratika Cancer Trust
12 - 3263 - 0004824 - 00
Reference: Jane
Charity Number: CC47508
Jane took us on a journey with cancer. In the time we connected she alongside all the treatment, that at times was pretty challenging still managed to support, facilitate, and create the following:
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Artist, a lifetime goal.
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Taught 'Journaling and Art' workshops online with Canteen and Aratika Cancer Trust.
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Facilitated Creative Art Therapy at two Aratika Retreats Nov 2019, 2020.
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Created the Taupo Cancer Coffee Support Group 'My Tribe'.
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Designed her own Art Exhibition - All funds generously donated to Pinc & Steel.
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Set up her own website that tells her story 'Janes First Term'.
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She was fabulous, funny, feisty, and fearless along the way!
Jane took us on a ride with cancer. She bravely underwent arduous chemotherapy yet reached out to help others and create her art even when she herself was suffering. She supported, facilitated, and created:
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Being an Artist, her lifetime goal.
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Taught 'Journaling and Art' workshops online with Canteen and Aratika Cancer Trust.
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Facilitated Creative Art Therapy at Aratika Retreats in 2020.
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Created the Taupo Cancer Support Group: 'My Tribe'.
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Designed her own Art Exhibition - All funds generously donated to Pinc & Steel.
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Set up her own website that tells her story 'Janes First Term'.
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She was fabulous, funny, feisty, and fearless along the way!
Moe mai ra e te hoa ataahua. Haere ki o tupuna.
Profoundly saddened that Jane has left us and glad she is free from her earthly journey.