24/04/2026
Friday Fragrance is on hold for the next couple of weeks because …
Something special is happening at The Seaside Market on Sunday 3rd May.
Firstly it is the weekend before Mothers Day so it’s your chance to buy mum a beautiful candle or two.
Secondly I will be donating 50% of my sale proceeds to the Taranaki Cancer Society. Why you ask? Because of this beautiful, generous, kind hearted person. Leslie has been my friend for 20 odd years and she has recently been dealt a tough blow.
About 6 weeks ago she was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour. She has had surgery to have as much removed as was possible but now she has to have chemo and radiation. I didn’t get a chance to donate to her Relay for Life team as she wasn’t able to participate due to her circumstances.
Another of Leslie’s friends set up a give a little page for her. Her friend’s 5 year old daughter cut her very long hair to donate to be made into wigs for those who have lost their hair through chemo and radiation. Leslie didn’t want me to contribute to this, which I totally understand. All proceeds from the give a little are going to Leslie and Dwayne to ease some of the financial pressure that comes through not being able to work. This is my way to acknowledge her and the other people that I currently know who are dealing with cancer at the moment and to honour all those that have fought cancer and those who lost their lives to this insidious disease. Personally I lost my dad to cancer 17 years ago. Aaron lost his mum to cancer 15 years ago and my mum beat cancer 5 years ago.
1 in 3 people will be affected by cancer in their life. That is just way too many.
So in short if you support me I will be able to donate more to the Taranaki Cancer Society. Every little bit helps.
Thank you in advance for your support and kindness it is greatly appreciated.