Thanks so much to Deigna and Aidan who ran the Auckland half marathon in November, raising over $1000 for Sweet Louise! Deigna said, “After my sister, Nicole, was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer at the age of 36, I felt a strong desire to support women facing a similar challenge. My sister has four young children and I’ve witnessed first-hand the impact this diagnosis has on women and their families. … Read More
Support Sweet Louise in the 2023 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon on Sunday, 29 October 2023. Join in New Zealand’s biggest, most iconic, colourful, cultural running celebration. Be part of the action and Run the City and raise funds for Kiwis with incurable breast cancer. Sweet Louise is the only charity in NZ dedicated to supporting Kiwis with stage 4 incurable breast cancer. Our vital work is funded entirely by … Read More
This May, we challenged Kiwis to Walk 50K to raise crucial funds to support New Zealanders living with incurable breast cancer. We had over 1200 fundraisers walking in every corner of New Zealand – walking a combined total of more than 80,000kms!! Our first-ever Walk 50K This Team raised an astonishing $314,000 to support Kiwis with incurable breast cancer. This is simply incredible, and we cannot thank you enough!
Feel like going for a walk this May? We’re challenging Kiwis to Walk 50K this May to raise crucial funds to support New Zealanders living with incurable breast cancer. This challenge is designed so you can walk when you want, where you want, and with whoever you want! You can choose to do your walking all at once or spread out over a few attempts. It’s entirely up to you. Simply sign … Read More
Congratulations to David and Grace for nailing it in the Round the Bays race in Auckland and smashing their fundraising target! David said: “Sweet Louise has always been an important part of my life, ever since my Aunt Louise passed away with breast cancer when I was a young boy. Since that day, my family and I have been humbled to see her memory honoured by Sweet Louise’s growing good … Read More
Friends and whānau of Sweet Louise member Cat, held a 2-day fundraiser in her honour after she lost her battle with breast cancer. Their efforts raised an incredible $10,000 for Sweet Louise! Sian, Cat’s sister-in-law, said: “Cat gave this battle against breast cancer her everything. She would have done anything to stay to be with her husband, children, friends and family. She is the epitome of grit, strength and a … Read More
Thank you to Bella and Sophia who ran the Auckland Half Marathon in November 2022 to raise funds for Sweet Louise. They raised over $3,300! Bella and Sophia said: “This time last year our beautiful Aunty Jane passed after a long battle with breast cancer. We wanted to use this opportunity to give back to the people who helped her. “Sweet Louise is an amazing organisation that helps people and … Read More
In November 2019, Marina Fowler completed the Auckland Marathon 11km Traverse in memory of her mum, Laural. With the support of friends and family, she raised over $970! Marina said: “We were blown away by the support mum received from Sweet Louise. Mum was the only one of her friends going through stage 4 breast cancer, so meeting other women in the same situation was invaluable.” “This whole process with … Read More
Ever thought about running a 5km, 10km, half or full marathon? Biking across New Zealand? Trekking a Great Walk or the Te Araroa trail? The options in our beautiful backyard are endless! Why not fundraise for Sweet Louise while you’re working hard and make it even more worthwhile. We’ll support you as much as we can and you’ll be doing something amazing. Just pick your challenge and set up your … Read More
Polly Thomas started a 30-day Tour Aotearoa bike ride across New Zealand in March 2020 in memory of her beautiful friend Patricia Weiss, who lost her battle with incurable breast cancer two years ago. Polly’s tour was unfortunately cut short due to the lockdown, but not before she’d raised nearly $3000 for Sweet Louise. “Patricia was such a beautiful, special friend to me and I am honoured to be able … Read More