This Sweet October, our amazing hosts and their friends raised more than $77,000 to support Kiwis living with advanced breast cancer. Thanks so much to all our incredible, caring and generous Sweet October party people. From the bottom of our hearts…THANK YOU!
This year, over 80 events and tea parties took place across the motu, raising vital funds to support Kiwis with advanced breast cancer. Covid did its best to cause chaos, but our resourceful community didn’t let that stop them! From Zoom parties and online raffles to socially distanced get-togethers, to the lucky ones who were able to bring family and friends together in person – thank you to everyone who … Read More
Sweet Louise, in collaboration with the Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition and Metavivors, invite you to join an online session that will provide information on the Covid-19 vaccination and cancer treatments. It will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have in relation to your decision on the vaccine and cancer treatments. The discussion will be hosted by Dr. Sarah Barton and Dr. Richard Isaacs who have a breadth of expert knowledge of oncology and epidemiology. They will be … Read More
Looking for inspiration for sweet treats during lockdown? We’ve got you covered with our free Sweet October cookbook. Register your interest to find out more about Sweet October below and download your free e-cookbook. You’ll be all set to start baking up a storm! We’ve got six tasty recipes to get you inspired and flexing those baking muscles. Our team will be in touch to let you know more about … Read More
“Sweet Louise is an incredible charity. I enjoy the personal connection and meeting with people who understand what I’m going through. In the support meetings, everybody understands. They act as both a shoulder to cry on and people to laugh with. “I wanted to raise funds for Sweet Louise and I found hosting a Sweet October event a really easy way to do it. I set up a Facebook event … Read More
In November 2020, Nelly hosted a high tea in memory of her mum Lois, and to raise funds for Sweet Louise. Nelly is a member of the hot rod club, Capital Rodders, and says that after attending previous V8 fundraiser event, she felt inspired to do something to raise funds to support women with incurable breast cancer. Nelly said: “I was inspired me to do a bit more as breast … Read More
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
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