Christmas Card 5 Pack - 2011

These five original designs were painted by CanTeen members from around New Zealand.

You can purchase a pack of 10 cards (2 of each design) for $16 per pack including postage, GST and envelopes. Cards are printed with the message "Merry Christmas" inside.

Order online by credit card or phone toll free 0800 22 34 34 now to get your unique CanTeen designed Christmas cards.

By purchasing a pack to send to your family and friends you are making a difference in the lives of young people living with cancer.

So buy your Christmas Cards from CanTeen and show your support!

Christmas stockings with a twist

Design by Rachel Allan

I joined CanTeen as a sibling member in 2007 when my big brother was diagnosed with a brain tumour.  In January 2010, after a short and brave battle, Ben passed away. The transition from having a wonderful big brother, to being an only child has been the hardest part. CanTeen has been the best support I could ever ask for.

I have never felt more understood and accepted than when I am at CanTeen. The underlying knowledge that everyone has 'been there, done that' makes CanTeen a safe place to be yourself.  I have learnt so much about me and don't believe I would be the person I am today without CanTeen. I never thought it was possible to laugh as much as we do at CanTeen.

Stockings have always been an important part of our family Christmas. The Gumboot is a symbol of rural New Zealand and shares similarities with the Christmas stocking. I thought it captured our Kiwi humour.

Kiwi holding a bauble

Designed by Mikaela Marshall

My cancer journey started in October 2007 when my younger sister was diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia).

CanTeen has provided me with light in the dark experience of cancer. CanTeen has also given me the strength to find something positive out of every situation I am faced with.

The natural New Zealand environment inspires me and I love working with different paint applications. I feel a Kiwi with a bauble captures the essence of a Kiwi Christmas.

Contemporary Christmas tree

Designed by Brooke Hopkins

I was diagnosed with an Osteosarcoma just below my left knee in 2003 when I was 15 years old.  I underwent nine months of chemotherapy and had a knee and tibia replacement.

CanTeen activities and camps are where you go to be replenished. CanTeen means a place you can talk, be silent, scream, yell , listen, laugh, whisper, cry, meet new people, reconnect with old ones, act silly, reflect on things, let stuff go, gain knowledge, learn skills, breathe, trust,  be honest, maintain your secrets, and best of all be yourself when you just can't do it anywhere else.

I wanted a subtle design that was uniquely New Zealand. The tiki is hidden within the hook and koru designs with the blues of the water (wai) and greens of the land (whenua) creating the picture.

Santa on the beach

Designed by Natasha Gate

I'm 17 now however was diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia) at the age of 13.  I had treatment for eight months, but was told that the cancer was still there, meaning I had a high risk of relapsing. Unable to have a bone marrow transplant, I continued treatment with even more intensive chemotherapy. Even though my treatment was really tough I can now look back on the journey and say I am thankful, for it gave me the opportunity to really appreciate life.

CanTeen means a lot to me, but mostly it means I am able to meet other people who have been through similar life experiences to me, things I thought no one would understand.  I am able to share my journey and not be embarrassed or feel out of place because everyone at CanTeen understands.

Santa chilling on the beach with his Kiwis captures my thoughts on what a New Zealand Summer Christmas is all about.

Member Reflection

Designed by Munrith Longe Singh

In 2004 at the age of 14 I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumour called Craniopharyngioma. Following surgery I underwent radiotherapy. All my current scans show a positive result, however I constantly live with pain which I experience daily.

If CanTeen did not exist, I would probably drown in self-pity. CanTeen has helped me 'live life' and 'keep moving on'. CanTeen is my energy, my motivation and most importantly my guardian angel. Never in my life did I expect to be diagnosed with a brain tumour - but when I was, CanTeen was and still is there to support me and my siblings.

I wanted to design a card for all cancer patients that depicted a calm spiritual scene.