When a local community needed to raise over $1 million to build a much-needed cancer treatment facility, Todd Energy retail business Bay of Plenty Energy got behind the cause and helped make the project a reality.

Project Hope was the name given to the community commitment to raise funds for a new cancer treatment facility in Whakatane.

With a fundraising target of $1.1 million, this ambitious project that was co-ordinated by the Bay Health Foundation and received tremendous support from Eastern Bay of Plenty individuals, organisations and businesses.

The overwhelming support from within the community reinforced Bay of Plenty Energy’s decision to become a cornerstone sponsor of this worthy community project that promised to make a significant and ongoing difference to cancer sufferers and those close to them.

The Bay of Plenty Energy Cancer Centre (as the centre is now known) is a totally dedicated facility designed to offer improved cancer treatment services for the area and reduce the need for sufferers and their families to travel to distant centres for treatments during an already difficult time. It is a local facility that offers medical advice and treatment, integrated and complementary therapies, counselling and information in comfortable, attractive surroundings.

Bay of Plenty Enegry supports many community projects, including local schools, hospice and special events that contribute to the overall well-being of the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The Bay of Plenty Energy centre is an important addition to the ongoing commitment to the community.

Bay of Plenty Energy and Todd Energy are proud to assist the treatment of cancer patients with a facility that is set to provide benefit to the community for many years to come.