Art gallery hosting breast cancer fundraiser

Quay Gallery in Whitford Village is hosting a fun and colourful Pink Ribbon Afternoon Tea in May as part of a nationwide effort to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

The event is intended to support Kiwi women who have breast cancer.

“Not many of us can say that we do not know someone who has been affected in some way by breast cancer,” the Gallery’s Nicki Richards says.

“Pink Ribbon month is Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s annual campaign to raise vital funds for breast cancer research, patient support, education and awareness.

“Each year more than 3500 people [in New Zealand] are diagnosed with breast cancer and it’s the leading cause of death for New Zealand women under 65.”

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ chief executive Ah-Leen Rayner adds: “We’re so grateful to everyone who takes part in Pink Ribbon month.

“Thanks to the generosity of Kiwis up and down the country, we’re able to continue our life-saving work.”

The Quay Gallery’s afternoon tea will be at its premises in Whitford Wharf Road from 1pm-3pm on Sunday, May 25.

“It’s a ticketed event with pink champagne, gin tasting and canapés provided,” Richards says.

“There will be spot prizes, silent auctions and raffles, so get your friends together, your pink fascinators and bowties on, and join us for a lovely afternoon in our beautiful Gallery to raise money and awareness for a great cause.”

Rayner adds that proceeds raised from Pink Ribbon month in May will bring Breast Cancer Foundation NZ one step closer to its vision of zero deaths from breast cancer.

“Please get involved in whatever way you can. Your support will make a real difference.”

• For more information or to get in early to buy tickets to the event, email Nicki Richards at info@quaygallery.co.nz.
• Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is a not-for-profit, non-Government funded organisation that depends on donations and fundraising for its work in breast cancer education and awareness, medical research and training grants, advocacy, and supporting Kiwis with breast cancer.