Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
News & updates
Our latest news, press releases, blog posts, Pink Ribbon Bulletins & Pink Ribbon Press.
News
29 September 2017
Switching on pink lights to raise awareness about breast cancer
The 1st of October marked the first day of breast cancer awareness month, with different landmarks around New Zealand taking part in the international Global Illumination Campaign.
Blog
29 September 2017
13 ways to get involved this October
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is almost here and there's a lot on! We've put together a guide to help you make the most difference, this October.
Press release
21 September 2017
Pink Ribbon Breakfast raises most money ever
Over 3,600 people hosted Pink Ribbon Breakfast events in May, raising an amazing $1.8 million.
Press release
21 September 2017
Pink Star Walk is back!
Grab some friends, dig out your wackiest outfit and take part in New Zealand’s pinkest night walk in Auckland (October 7), Christchurch (October 28) and Wellington (November 11).
Press release
21 September 2017
El Camino trekkers walk the talk for fundraising
In May, 18 women and two men walked more than 100km from Sarria to Santiago, Spain, raising over $90,000 for BCFNZ.
Press release
21 September 2017
Pink Caravan's regional focus
This year, our focus with the Pink Caravan is to work more intensively with regions in an effort to increase the screening uptake and general breast health knowledge across the country.
News
21 September 2017
Meet Blake - Vivian and Clinton's wee man
You might recognise Vivian Gubb and her husband Clint (left), from our February 2016 appeal. Touched by Vivian’s story of being diagnosed after just one year of marriage, you gave generously.
Press release
19 September 2017
Be a STAR and walk for Breast Cancer
Pink Star Walkers are getting ready to line the streets pink for breast cancer at the 2017 Breast Cancer Foundation NZ Pink Star Walks in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Blog
06 September 2017
Te Aroha shares her cancer diary (Part 2)
Te Aroha Isaia, aged 24, was diagnosed with grade three inflammatory HER2+ breast cancer in December 2016. This is part 2 of her story.
Press release
11 August 2017
Your Community Needs You: Be The Difference
Our annual Pink Ribbon Street Appeal is fast-approaching, but there are still areas around New Zealand that need Area Coordinators.
Blog
27 June 2017
Why communication with your people is key after a life-threatening diagnosis
Jess Weller was only 27 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, part-way through her OE in London. She shares with us the importance of communication.
Blog
08 June 2017
Te Aroha shares her cancer diary (Part 1)
Te Aroha Isaia, aged 24, was diagnosed with grade three inflammatory HER2+ breast cancer in December 2016. This is part one of her story.
Blog
22 May 2017
An interview with Amber Arkell: insight into a young woman's breast cancer journey
Amber was just 26 years old when her boyfriend felt a lump in her breast. Two months later, she found out that it was breast cancer. We chatted to her about tackling breast cancer as a young woman.
Press release
01 May 2017
Breast awareness at the greatest show on earth
BCFNZ is proud to be the official charity of the NZ Flower & Garden Show with this year's spectacle promising more floral flair and horticultural highlights than ever before!.
News
29 April 2017
Jump for Cancer
A huge thanks to Lisa Tennekoon whose horse jumping event, Jump for Cancer Hagley, raised $5,000 for BCFNZ last month.
Press release
27 April 2017
NZ House & Gardens Tour all wrapped up
We were delighted to again be involved in the NZ House & Gardens Tour this year.
Blog
07 April 2017
Mary shares her cancer diary - Part Four: Chemo: day 1, cycle 1
Mary Brookes, 52, was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer in January 2016. She documented her ups and downs to share with her friends, and now she’s sharing titbits from her journal and chemo diary with you.
Press release
06 April 2017
Heavens rain on pink parade
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s Pink Caravan was due to visit Levin, Palmerston North and Wanganui this week but the near biblical rains of Cyclone Debbie have forced Dianne Swann, Pink Caravan Project Coordinator, to call off the visits.
Blog
09 December 2016
Jo’s lesson learned: Advice for your first Christmas with breast cancer
Five years ago Jo ploughed through her first Christmas during treatment as if nothing was wrong, and it ended in disaster. This Christmas, her first since being diagnosed with advanced breast cancer, she’s putting what she learned into action.
Blog
21 November 2016
Mary shares her cancer diary - Part Three: Ready for chemo
Mary Brookes, 52, was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer in January 2016. She documented her ups and downs to share with her friends, and now she’s sharing titbits from her journal and chemo diary with you.
Blog
17 November 2016
Fiona went the extra mile for breast cancer
Hundreds of you went the extra mile to raise money for the NZBCF during October, but not many people racked up as many kilometres as Fiona Taylor, who ran the Auckland Marathon to cap off a massive year of fundraising.
Press release
16 November 2016
Farmers customers raised an amazing total during Breast Cancer Awareness month
Farmers customers exceeded all expectations this October, raising a massive $291,000, a further increase on last year’s huge effort.
Blog
08 November 2016
Mary shares her cancer diary: Part Two - Preparing for surgery
Mary Brookes, 52, was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer in January 2016. She documented her ups and downs to share with her friends, and now she’s sharing titbits from her journal and chemo diary with you.
Blog
28 September 2016
Ten ways you can take action this October
1. Volunteer two hours for the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal