A Cromwell physiotherapy firm is raising money for cancer rehabilitation services in Central through a community walk and scavenger hunt. 

Anke Nauheimer and the team at Your Physio in the Junction Health Medical Centre have signed up to the Pinc & Steel Foundation’s Move Over Cancer 2025.

Their 3km fundraising walk is on Monday May 26 at 5pm and the meeting point is the Butcher Drive boat ramp in Cromwell. 

As part of the fun there is a six question scavenger hunt along the way, and the activity and walk should take about 40 minutes to complete.

All the funds raised will stay in the region to help create a stronger, healthier future for those living with and beyond cancer.

Anke said the Pinc & Steel rehab programme is offered as a service to clients via Your Physio, and it is something she has offered for six years.

"As a physio, my holistic approach focuses on helping people across all stages of physical therapy and health, especially those recuperating from cancer treatments.

"This service is not government or ACC funded, but privately funded, or funding is provided by groups such as Pinc & Steel, which is why we are big supporters.

"The event and fundraising we are doing, ensures all funds raised will stay in our local community which is hugely beneficial for those that live here as it creates opportunities for them to participate in individually tailored rehabilitation.

"Activities such as community walks, no matter how long or short, have social, mental and physical benefits along with being beneficial in integrating with rehab." 

The event is a chance to show your support, get active, and help raise vital funds for those in our community affected by cancer.

Check out the Your Physio fundraising page here.

The Pinc & Steel Foundation was established in 2006. It is New Zealand’s only charity dedicated to cancer rehabilitation—supporting people with all types of cancer, at all stages, and of all ages.

The Foundation’s mission is simple, to help people reclaim the quality of life they deserve.

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