9 Feb 2021

Marina’s marathon

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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
2 Feb 2021

On video: Gifts to the Future

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This video series, created through a partnership between Sweet Louise, The Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition, Breast Cancer Foundation NZ and Metavivors NZ, is called The Gifts to the Future, He Koha ā Mua Legacy Project. It’s about acknowledging the distinct needs of those people who have the advanced, incurable form of breast cancer who have felt hidden away and ignored. The Gifts to the Future, He Koha ā Mua Legacy … Read More
28 Jan 2021

Sweet Connection: latest news and inspiration

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The latest issue of our newsletter Sweet Connection is here! Inside, you’ll be able to read all about the difference your generosity is making to women around the country who are living with incurable breast cancer. You can also hear from amazing supporters across New Zealand who are raising funds to make a difference for people in their community who are living with incurable breast cancer. Download and read the latest … Read More
26 Jan 2021

Divide & share

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Last spring, Rendell McIntosh felt inspired to do something extra special to raise funds for Sweet Louise. Following a garden tidy up, Rendell sold winter roses and clivia outside his home to raise an amazing $656! He’s now hoping to launch this as a nationwide fundraiser next year. “My sister died of breast cancer and I know of others who are living with the diagnosis. The plant sale was a … Read More
19 Nov 2020

Buzz for Breasts

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Mary’s ‘Buzz for Breasts’ Fundraiser! Inspired by a friend who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, Mary Hambly from Dunedin is raising funds for Sweet Louise by shaving off all her hair! Everyone is invited to join her for the ceremonial cutting at 6pm on Wednesday, 2 December, at A Dog With Two Tails, 25 Moray Place, Dunedin. Mary will also be selling her long locks to Freedom Wigs and … Read More
10 Nov 2020

A collage of kindness

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Emma Prill is a Tauranga-based artist who has exhibited her gorgeous botanical collages both nationally and internationally. Her largest work to date is her installation ‘Colourfield’ which was an immersive large scale garden, made entirely from canvas and cardboard, that took over the main atrium of Tauranga Art Gallery.At a recent workshop, Emma shared her knowledge, methods and inspiration with the Sweet Louise community, where all those taking part had … Read More
3 Nov 2020

Women’s V8 Car Cruise

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The Women’s V8 Car Cruise 2020 took place during Breast Cancer Awareness Month – and as well as bringing noise and a flurry of pink to roads of Wellington and the Manawatu, the women raised an incredible $4000 for Sweet Louise and for New Zealanders with incurable breast cancer.Women from across the lower North Island met up in their V8 muscle cars in Lower Hutt, cruising up through Plimmerton, Levin … Read More
31 Oct 2020

Celebrating strength and beauty

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Gifts to the Future, He Koha ā Mua Legacy Project The Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC) in partnership with Sweet Louise, Breast Cancer Foundation NZ and Metavivors NZ has launched the Gifts to the Future, He Koha ā Mua Legacy Project to enable a number of New Zealanders with advanced breast cancer to create video legacies recording moments, memories, messages and insights they would like to share. It’s hoped these … Read More
31 Oct 2020

Here for NZ

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Sweet Louise is grateful for the support of Foodstuffs NZ during what is a very challenging time for New Zealanders affected by incurable breast cancer. Being part of their “Here for NZ” programme, means we can provide emergency supermarket vouchers for families facing financial hardship, helping make sure they can access healthy and affordable food. When this year’s Covid-19 pandemic hit, it became clear that many New Zealanders were in … Read More
21 Oct 2020

Sweet October sweeps the nation!

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Sweet October events are happening right now, right across the country!! Thank you to everyone taking part. Whether you’re in the final throws of organising your event, or still finding crumbs on the carpet – you’re absolutely amazing and your efforts will make a huge difference to New Zealanders who are living with incurable breast cancer. So far, through your Sweet October events, you have raised an incredible $83,000!!  Every dollar you have raised will … Read More

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