29 Apr 2021

Meeting with the Minister of Health

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Sweet Louise joined Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC) representatives in Wellington recently to meet with Minister of Health, Hon. Andrew Little and Prof. Diana Sarfati, CEO of Te Aho o Te Kahu (Cancer Control Agency) to discuss some of the key issues affecting New Zealanders with breast cancer. The three key issues BCAC raised with the Minister and Prof. Sarfati were: risk management and targeted screening for early detection and … Read More
19 Apr 2021

My world turned upside down

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You are told you have breast cancer. And for you, there is no cure. You are heart-broken by the news. Then it hits everyone you love. Karen was just 41-years-old when she found out she had breast cancer. The cancer had already spread to other parts of her body – there is no cure. “I cried for myself – and my family. How will my daughter manage without her mum?” … Read More
15 Apr 2021

Compassion comes first

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“Being a Sweet Louise Support Coordinator is no ordinary job,” says Nadine Morton, Support Coordinator for the Auckland region. “Every day is unique. I have a background in occupational therapy and counselling and this framework helps me to support our members who are living with incurable breast cancer. We help in whatever way a member needs. I don’t always have the answers but I help where I can. “Often women … Read More
13 Apr 2021

Helping more people than I ever could by myself

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“We all need friends. Life can be hard, especially for those with health issues,” says Vernon Harvey, Trustee of Sweet Louise. Vernon was Louise’s oncologist and treated her throughout her cancer journey. Over the 10 years of her treatment, Vernon became good friends with Louise and her husband Scott. After Louise died, Scott wanted to do something to honour Louise and he talked with Vernon about a way to honour Louise’s … Read More
8 Apr 2021

Tea with the Governor General

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We were incredibly privileged to be invited by The Governor-General of New Zealand The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy to a special morning tea at Government House in Auckland and Wellington. It was a wonderful experience for all and lovely to see so many of smiling faces!
30 Mar 2021

I cannot be cured, yet every day I feel healed

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Natalie Yeoman from Dunedin is a mother, grandmother, teacher, poet, writer and musician. Natalie shares here her difficult story of missed signs and ‘failure to treat’ that eventually led to incurable breast cancer. She also shares her positivity, her gratitude for your support, and some of her beautiful poetry. “In spite of regular self-examination and mammograms, my breast cancer was not picked up until the beginning of 2015. I first … Read More
19 Mar 2021

Sweet remembrance

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The wonderful Stella Wall not only volunteers her time at our office, she has also left a gift in her Will to help make sure Sweet Louise can continue to support women with incurable breast cancer. “Leaving a gift in my Will is my way of giving back,” says Stella. Stella’s daughter, Donna, was one of the first women to join Sweet Louise. Donna was only 29 when she was … Read More
15 Mar 2021

Banks phasing out cheques

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Most of the major banks in New Zealand will be phasing out cheques by July 2021. If you kindly donate to Sweet Louise by sending in a cheque, this change may affect the way you give. We would like to help you find an alternative way to donate that works best for you. Your support is so important to us. It is only with the support of friends like you … Read More
26 Feb 2021

Win tickets to Gibbs Farm!

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This competition has now closed. However, you can still buy tickets to join us for this incredible day out!    Terms and conditions: This promotion is only open to residents of New Zealand. Entries are limited to one per person. Unless otherwise stated, the winners will be picked at random. Travel to and from Gibbs Farm is at the winner’s own expense. Personal details provided to participate in this promotion … Read More
17 Feb 2021

A lasting difference

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Janet Mikkelsen is Louise’s older sister and has been on our Board of Trustees since Sweet Louise began almost 15 years ago.  “We were a close family growing up. Louise was fiercely independent and full of life. “Not many people knew how sick Louise really was. Two weeks before she died, Louise went to her book club, even though she had to take her oxygen tank. “Louise didn’t want to … Read More

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