Money can be donated to anything that is meaningful to them, but this month fundraising efforts will go towards Tamworth hospital's Nioka Palliative Care Ward.

The ward which treats patients with a terminal illness has a special place in their hearts, Happy Smiles Dental's Sharon Goff said.

"Both my parents were in Nioka before they passed away from cancer, and a lot of the staff members here, their families and friends have been touched by cancer as well," she said.

"We had one of the nurses come in this morning from Nioka who nursed my mother and she was touched by our support.

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"The nursing staff there are absolutely wonderful, not anyone can do the job that they do and they do it so well.

"They're just amazing."

Staff also regularly support causes such as Jeans for Genes, Red Nose Day, Daffodil Day and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

A donation box is placed at reception each month for patients who like to donate as well, and even the smallest contribution can make a difference.

"Whether donations are a small amount or a large amount it all makes a difference," Ms Goff added.

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