Device - Pink Ribbon Morning Tea

I’m so excited (and incredibly grateful) to share that together we’ve now reached the $2,500 milestone and Super VIP status for my Pink Ribbon Breakfast fundraiser.

This truly wouldn’t have been possible without the support of so many amazing people.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed — whether as a business, through a personal donation, by sharing my page, or simply offering encouragement along the way. It’s been so special to see people come together for something that means so much.

Your generosity has helped amplify the impact of this fundraiser and shows the power of community when we rally behind an important cause.

While reaching this milestone is something I’m really proud of, what matters most is what this $2,500 represents.

These funds help:

• Support life-saving research to improve early detection and treatment
• Raise awareness and education so more people know the signs and act earlier
• Provide care and support services for individuals and families navigating breast cancer

In New Zealand, around 10 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every day. Contributions like this help ensure those affected have better support, better outcomes, and more hope.

I’m so thankful to have had such an incredible support network behind me — this is something we’ve achieved together, and it will make a real difference.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you 💗

Every year, when Pink Ribbon season arrives, I find myself reflecting on why this cause matters so deeply to me. Hosting a Pink Ribbon event isn’t just something I do out of routine — it’s something I do from the heart, in honour of someone who played a significant role in my life.

In 2022, my long‑term GP passed away at just 55 from breast cancer. She had been my doctor for my entire life — someone I trusted, someone who genuinely cared, and someone who supported me through countless moments of my own health journey. She was one of those rare people who made you feel seen and looked after.

During the COVID lockdowns, routine mammograms were cancelled. By the time she was finally able to have her delayed screening, the cancer they found was already stage 4. She went through every treatment available, and for a short while there was hope. But a few months later, they discovered the cancer had spread to her brain. Four months after that, she was gone.

She left behind a husband and three teenage children.

Her story stays with me. It’s a reminder of how quickly life can change, how crucial early detection is, and how devastating the impact can be when access to screening is delayed. It’s also a reminder that breast cancer does not discriminate — it affects mums, daughters, sisters, friends, and even the people we trust to look after our health.

So when I host a Pink Ribbon event, I do it for her.
I do it for her family.
I do it for the people currently fighting.
And I do it for those who might never have to face a late diagnosis if research, education, and early detection continue to improve.

These events are more than morning teas or gatherings. They raise funds that directly support life‑saving research and services. They spark conversations that might encourage someone to book a check‑up. They create awareness that can genuinely change outcomes.

This year, as I host my third Pink Ribbon event at work, my “why” is clear and incredibly personal:
I never want another family to lose someone they love because help came too late.

Thank you to everyone who takes part — whether you donate, attend, or simply help spread the message. Your support means more than you know. Together, we’re helping to honour the people we’ve lost, stand with those fighting today, and protect the generations still to come.