Patron

In January 2002 well-known sportswoman, Lois Muir, agreed to become our Patron. Lois handled her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in a characteristically positive way.

Lois is a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, a well-earned recognition for her dedicated services to sport.

Lois represented New Zealand in both basketball and netball and coached the New Zealand netball team for an unsurpassed 15 years until 1988. The award recognises her service to netball and in administration. As well as being involved in the administration of Netball New Zealand Lois has also served the Sports foundation, the Hillary Commission, the Masters Games and the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame into which he herself was inducted in 1993. She has coached the Otago Rebels for the past 4 years and is not looking at retiring just yet.

As a breast cancer survivor Lois is a wonderful role model to women who have experienced breast cancer and we are proud to have her as our Patron.

Supporters

BCN is sincerely appreciative of the generosity and support from present and past donors, sponsors, members and funding organisations, which enables us to keep working towards our goals.

Since 1993 many women have joined BCN and given their time and financial support. Two have left bequests. Grants from the Lottery Grants Board and COGS Community Development Group have supported two part-time paid workers - a newsletter editor and administrator. Several one-off grants and donations assisted with setting up an office with computer and other essential equipment.

Neville Newcomb have consistently given a generous discount for production of Upfront, and other companies have offered discounts to help us along. Since 2001 we have been the beneficiaries of Bakers Delight's warm-hearted sponsorship - providing office space and bakery promotions for breast cancer.

BCN has been the official charity of the Orca Womens Challenge Run from 2002. This much appreciated sponsorship has enabled us to lift our sights to new projects and have a higher public profile. Thus we can reach out to more women and more effectively strive for our goals.

The Allison Roe Trust, organiser of RuntoHeal events, is supporting the Stop Cancer Where it Starts project and has kindly funded the printing of resources.

See http://www.runtoheal.co.nz

Breast Cancer Network Australia have generously extended their friendship and support.

Lois Muir

Allison Roe

Barbara Mason & Marie Hastings in Napier for one of the conference discussion meetings