Hastings Pioneer Lions Club president Cheryl Stevenson (left) with Air Training Corps 11 Squadron flying officer Zoe Kiernan at Hastings RSA last night.
Ms Kiernan was given a certificate of appreciation for the 11 Squadron's assistance at the Lions Club's annual Autumn Fair.
The club also presented a cheque for $7000 to the Hawke's Bay Cancer Society.
The money was raised at this year's Autumn Fair at Frimley School in March.
Ms Stevenson said the cash would be spent on much-needed equipment for cancer patients.