Rosa – Supporting Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

By Yan Tong Lu

I’m helping raise vital funds for breast cancer education, research and patient support.

Kia ora, I'm Yan Tong, and I'm 16 years old from Auckland's North Shore.

Breast cancer is personal for my family. My mum has been diagnosed twice, and growing up alongside her journey showed me how a diagnosis affects not just one person, but everyone around them. It also taught me how important awareness, early detection and a supportive community can be.

That's why I started Rosa, a community that brings people together to raise funds, share knowledge and support those affected by breast cancer. We're starting with a fundraising high tea and building from there through community events, local business partnerships and bringing breast awareness into schools and youth communities.

My goal is to raise $10,000 and reach 1,000 people with breast awareness information by April 2027. Every dollar raised goes directly to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

Every year 3,700 New Zealanders are diagnosed with breast cancer, and more than 650 will die. By fundraising for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, I'm helping fund –

  1. Ground-breaking projects by some of our country's top researchers
  2. Education about breast health, the importance of regular screening and the signs and symptoms of breast cancer
  3. Free support services for breast cancer patients and their families

Please donate today to help make zero deaths from breast cancer a reality. Ngā mihi nui!