This weekend, I’ll be walking 10km in the Pink Ribbon Walk to fundraise for the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Breast cancer has touched my family more than once, and it is now impacting another close friend’s family. Because of this, this walk means a little more to me than just 10km. I’m walking in solidarity with all the women and families who have been affected by breast cancer, especially those who are facing battles that mean they cannot walk themselves.

I completely understand that donating isn’t something everyone can do right now, and that is absolutely okay. If you are able to donate, I would be incredibly grateful, but if you can’t, there are still really important ways you can support yourself and the people you love.

Get checked.

If you’re eligible for regular mammograms, make sure you’re keeping up with them. And for the rest of us, get to know your own body and check your breasts regularly for any changes, lumps or anything that doesn’t feel right. If you notice something you’re unsure about, please get it checked.

A donation is amazing, but awareness, early detection and looking after ourselves and each other are just as important.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me, whether that’s through a donation, sharing this post, or simply taking a few minutes to check in with yourself.

10km for the women who have walked this road before me, the women walking it now, and the women we’re walking for.

Big love always

- Jorja x

The Facts: 

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Kiwi women. 1 in 10 women will be diagnosed with it in their lifetime. And 650 women in Aotearoa die from the disease every year.

That’s why I’m taking part in the Pink Ribbon Walk this year, to help change that.

Please donate to raise funds for life-saving education, life-changing patient support and ground-breaking medical research. And bring us closer to a day when there are zero deaths from breast cancer.