After
the Breast Cancer Foundation extended its campaign, more time for a Pink Ribbon
Breakfast
Due to a lack
of interest in hosting a fundraising Pink Ribbon Breakfast, the annual event
had been postponed until June 17.
This time, three smaller breakfasts were held,
resulting in a $2,000 loss for the NZ Bone Cancer Foundation, which utilizes
the funds for patient support services, research, mindfulness, and education
initiatives.
The charity's chief executive, Ah- Leen Rayner, says
it's useless to fill the void.
Breast cancer cases are experiencing the effects of an
under-resourced health system and a third Covid- 19 pandemic, according to
Rayner.
"We'll always be there for cases, but if we don't
accomplish our fundraising goal, we'll be limited in our influence."
She claims that after Covid-19, the demand for support
services has skyrocketed.
"With four times as many calls, our specialist
breast care nurses are stretched to the limit."
Rayner is encouraging Waikato residents to hold their
Pink Ribbon Breakfast.
According to Daleen Bredenkamp, event colleague at
Waikato Alpaca Farm Cornerstone Alpaca Stud in Gordonton, the superstud held a
successful Pink Ribbon Breakfast with 70 guests.
"It was a great time. We raised approximately
$1300, but we still have some Breast Cancer Foundation merchandise in our shop
that will contribute to our total."
A buffet breakfast, a silent auction featuring alpaca
hair products, a truck, an alpaca match, and feed, and a talk by a speaker from
the Breast Cancer Foundation were among the highlights of the event.
According to Bredenkamp, "It was a truly
rewarding experience. It was also a lot of labor, but it was worthwhile and for
a good cause. They are in desperate need of assistance."
Every year, around 300 women in Waikato are diagnosed
with breast cancer. It's the most frequent cancer among women in New Zealand.
Pink Ribbon events can be held at any time and in any
location.