Your Stories

Get inspired by reading stories from some of our amazing Pink Ribbon Walkers.

If you have a story you'd like to share, get in touch with us at fundraising@bcf.org.nz

Linda McAlpine

Linda is so grateful to be able to share her story. Her mother's passing from breast cancer at 59 had a profound impact on her, so when she received her own diagnosis at 64, it was devastating. 

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Emily Grant

Meet Emily. At 36, Emily, an oncology nurse, never imagined she would be diagnosed with breast cancer. Her journey from caregiver to patient has been both surreal and challenging. 

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Nicky Meadowcroft

Nicky Meadowcroft and her friend were both diagnosed with breast cancer months apart. They now do the Pink Ribbon Walk together.

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Jolene Piek

My name is Jolene, I am 37 and I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in June 2024.

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Lyn Cosgrove

Lyn is walking for herself and the thousands of others like her walking the same path. 

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Salma Darwazeh

Salma's life is a tapestry of experiences, woven with threads of resilience, courage, and hope. Her battle with triple-negative breast cancer was anything but easy. 

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