I'm taking part in the Pink Ribbon Walks for the nine women diagnosed with breast cancer each day in New Zealand.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Kiwi women. 1 in 9 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.

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My activity tracking

Walked

107kms

My goal

15kms

My Impact

Keeping our breast nurses out and about in the pink campervan for 20 hours, thanks to you!

Funds raised over the years

My Updates

5 October 2024

Still moving

Hi team, one week to go and we’ll be walking the 10km.

I’m still moving with walks, jogs and gym sessions, loving being able to move my body again after Chemo…. Was a while there when I thought my fitness was a long lost thing while going through Chemo.

Best advice I can give anyone, is look after your body and keep moving, honestly my fitness is what made this journey and recovery better.

Two infusions left to go and then no stopping me!

Get out there guys and enjoy life and massive thanks for all the support so far xx Much love xx

20 August 2024

Extra motivation to keep going…

Along side the Pink Ribbon walk I’m also training for the Kerikeri half marathon, which supports those in Northland dealing with the BIG C!! Super proud to be part of both activities and helping others through their journey…together we can make healing during cancer a better experience xx Getting back to where I was fitness wise before BC is harder than I expected but I’m getting out there guys and keeping moving 🏃‍♀️

15 August 2024

Yep, I’m moving my body.

Been busy out there getting moving again, HIIT, Pilates and doing some running or should I say jog/walk…10km yesterday. Frustration is real as such a long road back to where I was before this all started! Got to remember I’m still under treatment so hooked up for infusions on Thursday last week and doing 10km nearly a week later is pretty massive…Pilates tonight to stretch it all out. Have a great day team and huge thanks for the support xx

25 July 2024

Thanks Team 💕

Awesome!! Thanks so much for your support and donations, I may of reached my target but let’s keep going…. Every $$ helps someone have a better journey through this xx The resources, support, care packages, funding for physio and counselling is so valuable for those who are dealing with BC!!

I’m out looking after me today, a morning HIIT session and tonight some good Pilates. Loving life x

18 July 2024

My Story

I’m doing this to help other women who weren’t as lucky as me….all my treatment has been fully funded but some aren’t so fortunate 😢

Diagnosed late October 23 only 10mths from last mammogram! No it wasn’t missed - just bloody fast growing!! Stage 3, grade 3, triple positive BC involving lymph nodes. Infusion port inserted on 8th November (my birthday) and chemo started the next day. Chemo is a bitch but so grateful for it and it’s saved my life! Hard days but it was never going to beat me, 27th March double mastectomy with 20 nodes removed and immediate recon. Surgery results came back with no cancer residue - from stage 3 to the best result possible! Now in recovery, rehab and years of medication to hopefully keep it away!

I’m so grateful to everyone that has been there for me, from family, friends and North Shore hospital staff, you have all been amazing. I’m now getting back to myself and also the new me as these experiences really do change you! Let’s get together to help others beat this f*uckin BC! There can be a great life beyond the diagnosis….I’m here to show you that xx

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Kgb Bartlett

You’re an incredible and strong human Vannessa! Sending lots of squeezes and best wishes 💓

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Nicola

All the best Ness

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Anonymous

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Anna

Hi Vanessa, I was so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I can’t imagine the tough time(s) you and your family have faced, but gee whizz …. I really admire your strength, positivity and determination!!! Sending you all our love

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Meg

Hey Vanessa, good luck with the walk! I’m sure you will nail it, you have a large support group. Best wishes Meaghan

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Trudy

Your courage & strength is a true an inspiration, with a strong positive head to bet cancer is truly amazing. ❤️

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Jes M

Love ya Ness!! Smashing it lady!! Love a good gym sesh with you 🤗💜

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Rachel Heke

Kia Kaha Ness

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Sutherland Family

You got this!!!

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Sybil Hunuhunu

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Royce Clarke

Wishing you Rhianna fine weather on the day of her run.

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Angie Canton

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Boss

You are a true legend xx

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Cath

Sending love

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Tarnz

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Jen Rambaud

You are incredible Ness! ❤️

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Shell, Trev, Brad And Kaitlin Bowmar

Luv you so much Ness ❤️ xx

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Lisa Witheford

You are 1 amazing strong lady ❤️ love ya 😘

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Pam & Nic Noort

Big hug's our toughy 😇 everyday-always, by your side ❤️‍🩹 love Mumna and Dadda 😘🩷

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Sam

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Becks

Nes you are such an inspiration. ❤️

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Cush And Matt Smith

You’re such an inspiration!! Power to ya xx

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Donna B

You got this Ness 💪🏻 awesome lady you are.

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Juanita Oldfield

You got this Ness! 👊 xx

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Naomi Jones

With much love ❤️

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Diana Sonerson

You are amazing. Go you.🧡

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Suzanne Fenton

You go girl! You got this xx

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Richard Chapman

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Robyn

Sorry to hear this Vanessa but it looks like you are kicking it in the guts. Stay strong, your are an inspiration

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Sally

Sending love and best wishes for your continued recovery xxx

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Heather George

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Rachel Logue

One of the strongest women I know💪🏻🫶🏻

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Denise Le Bas

Sending love! Xx

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Tik & Deejay Korewha

Ēhara tāku toa i te toa takatahi, engari he toa takitini. Our strength is not made from us alone, but made from many. Sending love to the whole whānau!

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Kirsty Logue

❤️

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Leilani Jones

You’re incredible <3

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Rachel Paterson

So glad to hear your on the other side & finding your strength again. This challenge will be easy after the last few months 💕 🩷🎀

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Trina

Best sister in law ever!! You are a very strong beautiful lady xx

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Gail Collins

You got this Vanessa, send big hugs and love.

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Vicki

Ove this family and Vanessa- You have so got this

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Vanessa Wanhill

You got this Ness one of the strongest woman I know ❤️

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Rochelle Robertson

Love your ness x

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Anton Schedewy

You got this xoxo. F#CK BREAST CANCER 🎀

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Rhianna Schedewy

Love you Mumma xxx

Vannessa Schedewy

I'm taking part in the Pink Ribbon Walks for the nine women diagnosed with breast cancer each day in New Zealand.