Shaving my locks!

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

Life before and after Friday 4 October, 2024. Life changed, stood still for a while the day the surgeon told me I had BC. 

What followed was Ultrasound biopsies x 2, MRI, MRI biopsy, PET CT Scan, other procedures for things that lit up in my PET Scan. That was the easy part! Now is where it all begins, neoajuvant chemotherapy, surgery to follow and maybe more chemo will follow. A long journey to follow but I have my cheerleaders & prayer warriors and whānau supporting me and l will beat this cancer!

I started my research early and found the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ had a wealth of information and support, nurses support and a Facebook private group of amazing woman going though a similar journey. Each one of us has a journey and each one's  like our thumbprint, unique to us. 

I have now started my chemotherapy and my hair will fall out. So before it does start, I am going to Shave my Hair! I've shaved my hair twice for another cancer charity and raised a lot of money however this time it's personal - it's happening to me. 

Today Friday 20 December, I'm taking it all off. Would love for you to support my fundraiser and donate as little or as much as you wish. Every bit helps the team do the amazing things they are doing.

Every year 3,500 Kiwis 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 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.