We're doing the Pink Ribbon Walk for our mum.
We’re taking part in the Pink Ribbon Walks for my beautiful mother, Kelleigh Burkett. She past away nearly 5 years ago at the young age of 48 leaving behind myself and my 2 younger sisters from stage 4 matatastic breast cancer which spread to her liver, brain and blood. My mother, Kelleigh was diagnosed at the young age of 38 as well as the BRACA gene only about 5 months after birthing my youngest sister who she was still breast feeding, while I was only 5 and my other sister was 1 and half. She fought with a brave and courages heart for 10 years before she ran out of fight. She took part in many cancer clinical trials here in Auckland, Christchurch and even Sydney in hopes of finding something that would extend her life to be able to watch me and my sisters grow, after too long though her body no longer accepted any medication. Kelleigh not only wanted to find medications that would help her but other women fighting breast cancer here in New Zealand in order to give them more opportunities to extend their lives with their families. But I am trying to continue her legacy onwards by trying to reach everyone around her that she touched and much further than that. My mum was the most brave, courages and loving person I have met filled with a smile and kindness that she aimed to spread to everyone around her, she had this certain beauty and strong will that she graced everyone with.
I would love to help spread support and knowledge around breast cancer and how it impacts not only families and friends but wider communities as well. To learn more about my mum's story, you can find her facebook KelleichandCraigBurkett or search here name up on the internet and look at the interviews she has done with Stuff, Seven Sharp, One News and Otago News.
Please donate to raise funds for life-saving education, life-changing patient support and ground-breaking medical research. As 9 women a day are diagnosed a day with breast cancer. And bring us closer to a day when there are zero deaths from breast cancer.
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Rochelle Golding
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D&p Wilson
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Lucy Fitness
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Lisa & Andrew Edwards
So very proud of you Paige, Charli & Ashley!!
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Brian Wilson
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Ella Olsensmith
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Alice
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Amy Butler
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Gemma Agar
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Kimberli Schuitman
Hey Paige! Love what you are doing in memory of your beautiful Mum! She is often in my thoughts and I treasure all of the memories we created! Love Kimberli xxx
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Jan
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Anne Lavis
Go Girl...you are amazing ..
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Anonymous
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Mairangi Bay Tennis Club
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Cathy Cederwall
Your family must be very proud of you Paige as we are in the Village 💕💕
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Cynthia
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Allan Jury
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Sheree Buchanan
Awesome Paige x
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Michelle
So proud of you Paige. Kelleigh is never far from my thoughts, she'll always have a special place in my heart as you know. She would be so proud of you, lots of love xx
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Phil
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Ben Kuys
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Kenzie Bowden
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Emma Schroeder
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Akeilla Berger
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Júlia
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Simon Webster
Have a great event Paige.
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Indiana Haslem
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Annie Gillmore
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Trev Bird
Joe and Jerry from Tennis wanted to help you in your fund raising. Go Paige...
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Lin
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John Bower
Your mum continues to be inspirational Paige. As you aspire to enhance her legacy you will find the pathways to become the best person you can be and from what I witness you are already well on your way. Go well Paige.
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Lola Gale
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Anonymous
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Jack
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Katu
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Tyler
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Shelley
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Holly Swanson
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Louise
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Andrew Blakey
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Jemima Hillman (salmon)
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Ella Offwood
You’re amazing Paige! Making all of us and your beautiful mum proud xx
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Aussie Wilsons
Mum would be so proud of you beautiful Paige ❤️
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Glenn Wilson
Miss you sis. Weldone paige for supporting a cause that was so dear to your mum. Love Glenn and emma
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Emma Thompson
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Bailee Wilson
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Brodie
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Emma Adolph
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Paris Ion-lewis
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Anonymous
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Olwyn Knowler
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Philippa
Stride it out Paige for our beautiful Kelleigh that walks beside us all everyday. X
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Ange Knight
Amazing job Paige. Love to you all, Ange xxx
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Paige Burkett
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Charli Burkett
You go queen !! 😋
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Emma Edwards
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Susan Mcintyre
Your Mum was an inspiration to us all Paige and she loved you and your sisters so much. She would be so proud of you. X
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Eden-anne
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Eduson Cai
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Molly Gale
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Grace Hibbert
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Anonymous
Paige you have all your mothers qualities for real
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Briea
You are so strong and I absolutely love you as a person!
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Karen Bryant
Beautiful Paige Your mum would be so proud “Family is Everything” Big hugs
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Ned Stevenson
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Vicster
An amazing mum, wife, daughter, sister and friend. Kelleigh showed me what true bravery and tenacity is, I think of her often. She would be so proud of you girls Paige. Loads of love always xxxx
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Susan
Lots of love Paige x
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Ebony
We are all so proud of you Paige. Your mum will be cheering you on and will walking with you.
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Kirsty Townsend
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Sophie
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Max Mcintyre
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Elena
Your mum had this beautiful positive energy and she certainly was inspirational. Such a wonderful thing you are doing in her memory, best of luck Paige!
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Cindy H
In honour of Kel and Nic - two of my favourite ladies, taken too soon x
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Ashleigh Patton
Well done Paige! Your mum would be extremely proud
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Elise Pinder
This is such an incredible goal! Sending you so much love 🩷💕
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Lisa
I had the honor of knowing your Mum, we grew up together in Rai Valley. She would be so proud of you! She was so strong but her biggest wish was to have strong girls...she raised you perfectly and she is still with you today. Hence to say why we have met. Take care and keep doing what you are doing...you are an inspiration just like your beautiful mum xxx
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Kris Carpenter
Remembering your mum with love. Inspirational Paige 💗
Well done Paige your mum would be proud!