Sarah's Queenstown Half Marathon

By Sarah Duffin

A year ago I couldn't even walk around the block - now I'm running 21kms to raise vital funds for education, research and patient support

Every year 3,500 Kiwis are diagnosed with breast cancer, and more than 650 will die. 

In 2022, I was one of those women - diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer at 37 when my second son was 8 weeks old. I am one of the lucky ones who has come out the other side of chemo, surgery and radiation, to beat breast cancer.  I don't want other women - our sisters, mothers, aunties, and girlfriends - to have to go through what I have. 

By fundraising for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ through running the Queenstown half marathon in November, I’m helping fund –

  1. Ground-breaking projects by some of our countries 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

Donate today to help make zero deaths from breast cancer a reality.

Thank you to my Sponsors

$28.62

Paul Ambrose

You're amazing Duffin! Sending you all lots of love

$136.74

Julie Morris

$28.62

Rachael Clearwater

Well done Sarah! đź‘Ź

$93.28

Kylie And Corey

You're an absolute superstar! X

$56.18

Alex West

Well done on completing the run Sarah!! Amazing stuff.

$56.18

Greer Wignall

Such an incredible achievement Sarah! So inspiring! Well done!

$56.18

Adam Martin

All the best Sarah- inspirational!!!

$53

Angela Lamond

This is awesome Sarah - you're an inspiration! Good luck and go get em this weekend!

$56.18

Thom

All the best Sarah!

$56.18

Hrushi Desai

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Iain

You're a star. Good luck

$31.80

Jacqui

Good luck for the run Sarah. Been awesome bumping into you while out on our training runs!

$100

Sarah Scott

You are, inspirational. So much respect for you, Sarah! (PS see ya at the finish line)

$56.18

Lucy & Stephen

$145

Lisa Gotlieb

$56.18

Maria Green

Incredibly inspiring! Awesome work x

$50

Julia Morton

$28.62

Natalie Kothe

Go, Duffin, go!

$56.18

Theoni Georgopoulou

Great cause! Sorry to hear you went through something like that with two babies but so happy for you for recovering so fast! ❤️

$159

Ben Lisipeki

Awesome Sarah! Best of luck for the run

$58.30

Camilla

Awesome Duffin, hopefully see you charging round the course!

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Claudine Mcgirr

GO DUFFIN! You got this lady! Woo!

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Az & Nick

Love your work Duffin! Go well xx

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Alex + Petra

Go Sarah, it’s a great cause.

$56.18

Linda Sturgess

You have been a role model on this journey from the way you handled the diagnosis, treatment management and now to raising awareness. Super proud of you my talented Work Wife. X

$52

Caroline Stewart

A half marathon - say whaat??! You are incredible!

$56.18

Jacko

Awesome, Sarah. Go well.

$53

James Blastland

Good luck !!

$106

Tamati & Stef Parker

Inspirational! Go crush it!

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Lucy Mclernon

Good Luck Sarah - a real inspiration!!!

$55.12

Aurelie Baquiast

Good luck Sarah! Keep strong!!

$100

Jono & Ad Wilson

Inspirational stuff Duff!

$56.18

Nick Innes-jones

Best of luck for the run!

$106

Jane Sherriff

Have an amazing time, well done… catch up soon Jane and Clayton xx

$53

Kurt

Woohoo go Sarah!!

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Paula Bellostas Muguerza

You are an absolute inspiration!! Such strength and resilience. Go get that medal!!! Lots of love Paula xx

$52

Rebecca An

You are such a strong woman. Go well and all the best

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Belle Donald

Amazing Sarah! Go well x

$53

David Welsh

Amazing Sarah. Good on you.

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Juliana Fullerton-smith

Champs at the finish line!

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Olivia

Go Sarah, enjoy the event!

$134.16

Jonathan Mintz

$56.18

Richard Rayner

Sarah....you are a rock star. Go well and enjoy it and know you are raising money for a fabulous cause

$53

Sorel C

Amazing Sarah

$28.08

Gemma

Run Sarah, run!

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Greg Taylor

Fantastic cause Sarah. Go well.

$106

Mark Bullers

Amazing. Go Sarah D!

$106

Sam Urlich

$106

Mary Watt

$56.18

Harry Maessen

Go Sarah you are making us proud

$55.65

Christine Hardy

Amazing effort 🙂

$57.24

Vivian Cameron

You’re a champ.

$106

Donna Tik

$106

Jenny Williams

$106

Amy Veale

Cheering you from afar!

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Cherie Matches

Nothing keeps you down for long Sarah - good on you! Cxx

$212

Steve & Kelly Walsh

$106

Marian Duffin

Go Sarah So proud of you!!

$166

Mark Duffin

All the best sis!