17 Aug 2021

Just what Caroline would have wanted

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Jan Forsyth from Christchurch is organising a second-hand clothing sale to raise funds to support women with incurable breast cancer living in the South Island. The fundraising effort is in the name of Jan’s friend, Caroline Horton, who passed away with breast cancer in 2017 at the age of 50. Jan says “Caroline was a real people gatherer. She was so warm and outgoing. She always thought of others. She … Read More
9 Aug 2021

It’s what mum would want

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“I started making a regular donation four years ago because of the wonderful support my mum, Christine, received from Sweet Louise,” says Holly Woodall. “Mum was a caring person, and she would want other Kiwis to receive the same support she had. “I like donating monthly through my credit card because it is so convenient. My gift just happens each month and I know I’m doing some good. It’s easy … Read More
9 Aug 2021

Happiness is a choice

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“Happiness is a choice,” says Bridget Tyson, age 33 and mum to nine-month-old Mohi. “There is a time and a place for sadness, but I want to live, feel joy and have a happy life with my family.” Bridget was six months pregnant when she was diagnosed with metastatic, incurable breast cancer. A donation today will help make sure Sweet Louise can be there for Bridget and for every New … Read More
2 Jul 2021

Laugh. Love and hug. Do your best!

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“I am part Cook Islander and a NZ-born Kiwi,” says Sweet Louise member Mareta Marsters-Grubner. “I grew up in west Auckland. I have three adult sons – two living in Perth and one in Taranaki. “I had early breast cancer in 2006. Then following a double mastectomy in 2007 – all was hunky dory for the next 11 years. “The day before Mother’s Day 2018, I was home alone dog-sitting … Read More
30 Jun 2021

Gang of support

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Angela Jackson has been working as Support Coordinator for Sweet Louise for nearly four years. She lives in Whakatāne and supports around 130 women across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions. “I worked as a Radiation Therapist in Wellington and Waikato Hospitals for 10 years. Then I worked in the Whakatāne community linking people with mental health services and support. It was whilst working in that role that I … Read More
30 Jun 2021

Family support

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Marion and Terry Mikkelsen, Louise’s parents, have provided wonderful support for Sweet Louise since it was started 15 years ago. “Louise was a feisty and determined child. She was also very loving and kind. She was our fourth child so had to battle to make herself heard in the family!” says Marion. “That stood her in good stead later on in life.” “It was really difficult for us both when … Read More
29 Jun 2021

Imprint of love

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Waiheke-based jewellery designer Timmy Smith has created a special piece for Sweet Louise called The Imprint of Love. This beautiful piece of jewellery also delivers love and support in the form of a 50% donation to Sweet Louise from every item sold. Timmy says: “The heart within this piece is black, not for grief but because it is the colour that absorbs all, that radiates warmth from the littlest of … Read More
28 Jun 2021

Good for the soul

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“Volunteering with Sweet Louise is good for the soul,” says good soul and Sweet Louise volunteer Adi Waters. Adi is one of our team of super star volunteers who gift their time and skills to support New Zealanders living with incurable breast cancer. “I have a beautiful friend, Karen, who has stage four breast cancer and is a member of Sweet Louise. She constantly talked about Sweet Louise and all … Read More
10 Jun 2021

Stand Strong 4 Sweet Louise

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Not in our wildest dreams did we imagine this. The past 24 hours has been nothing short of incredible. We’ve seen the most amazing outpouring of love, of community spirit, of pure generosity, and we’re just in awe of this wonderful community. It’s safe to say, it’s a day none of us here at Sweet Louise will be forgetting any time soon. Together we absolutely smashed our target – we … Read More
3 May 2021

In memory of Hilary

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“When my friend Hilary was diagnosed with breast cancer she researched, questioned and then threw herself into her treatment with determination,” says Denise. “After an initial period of remission, it was devastating to find her cancer had not only returned but had spread throughout her body. Faced with a terminal diagnosis, Hilary continued to fight the cancer with everything she had, while still working and living life to the full. … Read More

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