We’re changing the way we work and while for now we can’t get together in person at our usual member meetings in cafés, we are still very keen to connect our members with each other and share experiences. We are therefore replacing face-to-face meetings with Zoom where we can. There’s more information on how to join us on Zoom in our e-newsletter. If Zoom isn’t for you we will continue … Read More
Sweet Louise, New Zealand’s only charity dedicated to supporting Kiwis with incurable breast cancer, is working to support some of the country’s most vulnerable people as the impact of COVID-19 sets in. With New Zealand in lockdown, the organisation, which provides practical, emotional and social support to people in New Zealand living with Stage 4 breast cancer, is doing everything it can to continue to provide support to its 700-plus … Read More
As we enter week 2 of lockdown, we’re very keen to keep in regular contact with you. As one way of doing this, we’re introducing this new email newsletter that we’ll send more regularly, rather than posting our printed newsletter every two months. For members who don’t have email access, we’ll continue to post a copy of the newsletter. Featuring a wonderful story about member Tessa, links to some fascinating … Read More
At Sweet Louise, our mission is to help improve the quality of life for those in Aotearoa living with incurable breast cancer. We are extremely proud of what has been achieved in 2018 / 2019 and how we are fulfilling the mission of Sweet Louise. Our membership increased 13% overall this year, compared with the previous financial year. As at the end of March 2019, we had 670 members throughout … Read More
It’s been a challenging week here at home and overseas with the COVID-19 pandemic escalating. Now more than ever, we need to rally together as whanau, communities and as a country. Please look after yourself and reach out to us if we can provide you with assistance in any way. Here are some links to websites and articles you may find useful: New Government website Talking to children about COVID-19 … Read More
Member letter re COVID-19 In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, all Sweet Louise member meetings scheduled to be held between now and Thursday 9 April i.e until Easter weekend have been cancelled. An email has been sent to all members with more information. Full email is attached here as well as in its entirety below. Please contact your Support Coordinator if you have any questions on this. Dear Sweet Louise … Read More
Please click the link to read our latest members newsletter Lizzie on living life well Lizzie is a Police Officer, a basketballer, a netballer, a mum and a grandmother. And she is the inspiration behind a programme that assists victims of domestic violence. Lizzie has also been living with advanced breast cancer for eight years. “I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2010 when I was 42 years … Read More
MEDIA RELEASE 23 October 2019 Kiwis living with incurable breast cancer set to benefit from digital cookbook A sustainable cookbook featuring recipes from well-known Kiwis is the hero of Sweet Louise’s October drive to raise $100,000 this month to support Kiwis living with incurable breast cancer. Since it was unveiled on 1 October, The Sweet October Cookbook has been purchased by Kiwis passionate about supporting New Zealanders living with incurable … Read More
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Sweet October Media Release Today (1 October), Sweet Louise is launching its inaugural The Sweet October Cookbook, a collection of 31 recipes for 31 days. Featuring sweet and savoury concoctions from Al Brown, Sarah Gandy, Jesse Mulligan, Matilda Green, Shavaughn Ruakere, Karla Goodwin, Jordan Rondel, Angela Berrill and Hannah Barrett as well as members of the Sweet Louise community, The Sweet October Cookbook has something for everybody – no matter … Read More