Who are we?

The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation is the country’s foremost breast cancer education and awareness organisation. It is a non-government funded charitable trust promoting awareness of breast cancer, providing information and education, and raising funds to support breast cancer related initiatives including research, scholarships, medical grants, community education and a breast cancer patient register. The Foundation was specifically established to educate all New Zealanders on the life-saving benefits of early detection and the importance of mammograms.

Our symbol is the ‘pink ribbon’, the international symbol of breast cancer and trademarked to the Foundation in New Zealand. October is International Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Foundation’s major fundraising event. The month is supported by an extensive multi-media campaign, education programme, the sale of pink ribbons through retailers nationwide, and the Pink Ribbon Day Street Appeal.

Mission Statement

The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation’s aim is to reduce the number of New Zealanders who die from breast cancer and to improve outcomes and quality of life for those affected by breast cancer.

Ko te tino tumanako o Te Roopu o Aotearoa, whakaora i te mate e ngau nei i nga u o nga waahine, kia pumau te oranga kia ata tau ai te noho a ratau ma e mauiuitia nei.

Vision

To reduce mortality from breast cancer by providing women with accurate, up to date information and education and by promoting access, in the appropriate age groups, to quality mammography and breast care, as well as research.

Strategies

To reduce breast cancer morbidity and mortality
To increase all New Zealander’s awareness of, and knowledge about, breast cancer
To promote the benefits of early detection
To represent all New Zealanders affected by breast cancer
To monitor and support services providing screening and treatment
To identify and reduce barriers for breast cancer patients to ensure they receive appropriate treatment and management
To encourage and fund research in the areas of breast cancer prevention, management and cure
To identify and reduce barriers for women accessing and/or practicing early detection methods

Target Audience

All women – and in particular those hard to reach women in remote areas, and ethnic groups.
Health Professionals – provide Health Professionals with information and resources to communicate with women about breast health and breast cancer issues.
Government – NZBCF lobby the government about current issues in breast cancer treatment and resources that need to be addressed.
Breast Cancer Interest Groups – liaise with and assist breast cancer groups throughout New Zealand where appropriate.
Women with breast cancer – provide information to those with breast cancer and their family and friends.

Patrons

Dame Catherine Tizard GCMG, DBE, QSO

Mrs Rosemary Horton QSM, QSO

Board of Trustees

The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation is governed by the following Board of Trustees, who give their time and expertise voluntarily:

Lisa Cruickshank	President/Chair
	Partner – Deloitte

Marie-Ann Billens	Vice President/Vice Chair
	General Manager – Estée Lauder Companies New Zealand

Jane Holland	Partner – Bell Gully

Patricia Wright	Fundraising Consultant

Dr Belinda Scott	Breast & General Surgeon – Breast Associates Ltd

Athlae Lyon	Trustee

Dr Ronald Kay	Breast Surgeon (retired)

Lorraine Fletcher	Pharmacist & Owner – Mt Eden Pharmacy

Heather Shotter	Executive Trustee

Kevin Malloy	Chairman – Starcom – Australia & New Zealand

Medical Advisory Committee

The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation is guided by the following Medical Advisory Committee consisting of experts across many disciplines of breast cancer. They also give their time and expertise voluntarily:

Dr Belinda Scott Chair	Breast & General Surgeon – Breast Associates Ltd

Dr Ronald Kay	Breast Surgeon (retired)

Dr Vernon Harvey	Oncologist – Oncology 161 & Auckland DHB

Mr Stephen Mills	Plastic Surgeon – Counties Manukau DHB & Private Practice

Dr Phyllida Cotton-Barker	General Practitioner – Herne Bay Medical Centre

Dr Marli Gregory	Breast Physician

NZBCF Staff


Suzanne McNicol	Marketing & Communications Manager

Lynette White	Sponsorship & Events Manager

Jeanine Gribbin	Fundraising Manager - Philanthropic

Valerie Pennick	National Breast Health Educator

Ginny Harwood	National Breast Health Educator

Natalie Livermore	Service Support Manager

Hannah Johnston	Direct Marketing Executive

Financial

Deloitte - official accountants, financial advisors

Annual Financial Statements audited by Carlton - DFK (chartered accountants)