Janet Lang, Teacher at Whangarei Girls' High School for 43 years, needs help with her cancer care costs.

Janet Lang is a much-loved mother, grandmother, daughter, widow, friend, colleague and teacher. She is also a kind-hearted, loving, funny woman with passion for life, her family and her school. For 43 years, Janet has dedicated herself to developing her students and serving her school. She is an active participant in many aspects of the school, in particular in the Commerce department, where Economics, Business and Enterprise have been her key subjects. She has also been heavily involved with empowering student leadership and promoting the Old Girls' Association. Her contribution is immeasurable.

Janet now has terminal cancer. She is determined to live! Her approach has always been positive and stoic. She has made it clear to everyone she has come into contact with, that she wants them to do everything to help her live longer.

Janet has recently (in March) sought private cancer assistance where we are hoping they have found a drug that, if successful, may give Janet that very precious extra time.

Janet is a giver in life and never asks for help or expects help. We have (over time) been able to convince her to accept help from the kindness of others.

Janet is currently doing pretty well - not in pain, working when she can and in excellent spirits. However, the nature of the disease has her regularly in hospital.