Sweet Louise invites New Zealanders to walk 50km ​​this May to make sure that Kiwis diagnosed with incurable breast cancer will never have to walk alone.

This 50km walking challenge is designed so anyone and everyone can join. You can walk when you want at any time during May. You can walk where you want, and with whoever you want. Walk or run. Go solo or create a team. Complete the 50km in a day, a weekend or spread across the whole month. It’s up to you!

Sweet Louise is the only charity in New Zealand dedicated to supporting those with incurable breast cancer. The funds raised throughout the challenge will help Sweet Louise provide practical and emotional care and support to New Zealanders facing the toughest time of their lives.

Sweet Louise CEO Catrin Devonald said: “It’s fantastic to see so many people joining us to walk 50kms this May. More than 1500 people from right across the motu have signed up to take part so far - many because they have lost a loved one to breast cancer or have experienced breast cancer themselves.“

"All funds raised through this event will bring emotional and practical care to New Zealanders with incurable breast cancer - helping them to make the most of the precious time they have left.”

The funds raised will support women like Karen Barnett. Karen received the crushing news of a breast cancer diagnosis at just 38 years old.

“In the space of a week, I went from finding a lump on my breast that might be treatable cancer – to finding out I had breast cancer that had already spread beyond a cure. A terminal diagnosis. This is how quickly everything happened.”

“I know if I ever feel lost or overwhelmed, I can reach out to Sweet Louise. They see me for who I am — the person and not the cancer. Being part of Sweet Louise gives me hope and inspiration and empowers me to live my best life.”

Find out more about Sweet Louise's Walk 50K This May challenge, including how to sign up.