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All thanks to the generosity and kindness of Sweet Louise supporters like you… Sweet Louise Member Harriet McRae had a once in a life experience thanks to Frank Van de Hulst from the Feilding Flying Club. This journey through the air in a microlight plane took place in memory of Sweet Louise Member Lisa Laney. Lisa lived life to the full, and Frank, Lisa’s uncle, had planned to take Lisa … Read More

“Being able to help is a reward in itself, especially if I can make things easier for Sweet Louise Members.” Sandy has been with Sweet Louise since November 2010. She has been an indispensable help at Member meetings, as well as picking Members up and dropping them home again. Sandy also drives two North Shore Members to dove house, making the 65 kilometre round trip 14 times this year. Sandy’s … Read More

For the past two years, the wonderful Nathan Homestead Quilting Group have been working on a special project for a special cause. These talented ladies have spent every Tuesday of the school term creating stunning quilts for Sweet Louise Members. The group kindly donated 11 gorgeous quilts hoping to bring a bit of comfort to those who deserve something special. Group members contributed not only their time but also fabric, … Read More

From Fundraising Manager Lindsay Bennett “The journey that has lead me to be standing before you this evening began over seven years ago one morning in the shower. I realised that a lump I’d had for many years in my breast had changed.” Member Anna Southern bravely shared the story of her diagnosis at the Sweet Louise Christmas event earlier this month and inspired staff, volunteers and guests alike. The … Read More

Gerti Weber has been making heart cushions for Sweet Louise since the beginning of 2012. She started after reading about projects overseas. In this time she thinks she has made well over 4000 cushions. The cushions are a delight, made with gorgeous colourful fabrics they come beautifully packaged with a small note. It is lovely to be able to pass them on as they are always so happily received. We are … Read More

“I like the values of Sweet Louise. It’s all about the Members, giving them the support they need. And as a volunteer, giving is amazing. It’s easy to do and easy to share.” Robyn Warin is one of Sweet Louise’s amazing volunteers. From supporting the NZ Textiles Fishing Competition which raises funds for Sweet Louise, to preparing morning tea for the Whangarei Members Meetings, Robyn is a wonderful supporter of … Read More

Beautiful clothes, stunning shoes and a lovely evening of entertainment were on offer at the King’s College fashion show in support of Sweet Louise. Models graced the catwalk wearing clothes from Ruby, Browns, Working Style and Jetset Bohemian. It was great to hear from Janet French, Louise’s sister, who shared about the work Sweet Louise does in the lives of those living with secondary breast cancer. The Taylor House year … Read More

It was a beautiful morning without a breath of wind for the Mother’s Day fun run/walk sponsored by Lynne Vautier of Vautier Pharmacy. The girls at the registration table were kept at a brisk pace as 495 women lined up to receive their numbered bib, T-shirt and happy heart socks and the music started pumping as we were lead through our warm up exercises. As we waited at the start … Read More

The team from M3 Racing found themselves driving another type of vehicle around the Auckland Domain this past Sunday … a bed, yes, a bed, in the Great Auckland Bed Race – and all in aid of Sweet Louise. One of our Sweet Louise ‘chicks’ went along for the ride and we doubt she will ever be quite the same after her thrilling circuit around the course with this team … Read More