COVID-19 UPDATE: Monday, 21 September 2020 With the announcement that Auckland will remain at level 2 lockdown, we will continue to place on hold all face-to-face activities in Auckland until the next update from the government on Covid-19 alert levels on 5th October The safety of our members is our first priority and this decision has been made with this in mind. Better news for the rest of New Zealand. … Read More
On Tuesday, 28 July, join us to hear from five New Zealand-based, globally-connected business leaders on their experience and strategies to adapt your business in this ever changing and challenging economic and social environment. Joan Withers will lead the discussion posing questions to Rob Fyfe, Anna Mowbray, Antonia Watson and Joanne Ogg from EY. Join the live presentation on Tuesday 28 July 2020, 6.45am-9.00am (light breakfast provided) or join the … Read More
Karen Daniels, a mother of two from Auckland, was only 41 when she received her diagnosis of incurable stage 4 breast cancer. “I was so shocked when I heard the diagnosis,” says Karen. “I couldn’t understand how this could be happening to me. I was young and fit. I was a regular at the gym, training six days a week for power lifting competitions. “I just cried – mostly I … Read More
Robyn Autridge finds it inspiring to help as a volunteer with Sweet Louise. She’s one of the many volunteers who help support our members living with incurable breast cancer. “A few years ago I saw a TV show interviewing women of all ages, talking about their lives and situation they were in with themselves and their families. I thought what wonderful strong ladies they were. Then at the end of … Read More
Joy McKinstry is a volunteer driver for Sweet Louise. She’s one the special volunteers who help support our members with incurable breast cancer. “Some years ago, an acquaintance told me that she was driving for Sweet Louise. I was very interested and thought this was something I could help with.” Joy helps drive Sweet Louise members to the member meetings – the face-to-face support groups where members get the chance … Read More
Robyn Warin is one of the fabulous volunteers who support Sweet Louise and our members throughout New Zealand. We are so grateful for their support and generosity. Robyn regularly organises and facilitates the morning tea for the Northland member meetings. Robyn says: “I like the values of Sweet Louise. It’s all about the members, giving them the support they need. And as a volunteer, giving is amazing. It’s easy to … Read More
Thank you for opening your heart to women facing the reality of the Covid crisis, incurable breast cancer and caring for a family. Your generous donation will bring much-needed support and relief at this challenging time. These messages of hope and care will be shared with Karen and other members like her. Your kindness and care has the power to lift spirits – and will! Dee Hope this gives some … Read More
Avalon is a Sweet Louise member from a very special part of the country. Avalon is Ngāti Mahuta ki te Hauāuru and lives in Taharoa on the west coast of the North Island, to the southwest of Kawhia, in rural Waikato. Thanks to positive thinking and a job she loves – she knows she’s got this! “My breast cancer was diagnosed in 2014,” said Avalon. “They told me at that … Read More
Lesley Narayanan is the Sweet Louise Support Coordinator for Canterbury, West Coast, Otago and Southlands regions. Lesley explains more about her role providing practical, emotional and social support for New Zealanders with advanced breast cancer. “At Sweet Louise, our kaupapa is to promote and enhance well-being for New Zealanders living with advanced breast cancer. “We help with social isolation, connect people and let our members know that they are not … Read More
This is a particularly challenging time for our members. We have listed below some useful information and resources that you might find useful at this time. If you need help in any way at this time, please contact your Sweet Louise Support Coordinator. Whether it’s shopping for groceries or you need counselling support, please reach out to your Support Coordinator or email [email protected] and we will be available to help. … Read More