More than $4000 has been raised at a colourful event in east Auckland to support women in New Zealand who have breast cancer.
The Pink Ribbon breakfast was staged at Despensa eatery in Howick by the local New Zealand Businesswomen group, member Michelle Gould says.
It was held to coincide with Pink Ribbon Month and to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand.
Gould says the group’s goal prior to the event was to raise more than $3000, so it exceeded that target.
The almost 60 women who went along enjoyed a delicious breakfast with bubbles.
“About $4200 was raised for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ thanks to generous donations from local businesses,” Gould says.
“There were door prizes, raffles and silent auctions.
“We had two lovely speakers, Amy McAuley and Janice Barrett, share their different perspectives.
“The guests loved the venue, the food, and the morning’s antics. A lot of laughs were had.”
The group’s Pink Ribbon event last year raised just over $2300.
