Further Research Funding

February 14, 2019 De-arna Gardiner

The Breast Cancer Research in NZ partnership programme, established by the Health Research Council (HRC), Breast Cancer Cure (BCC) and the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ (BCFNZ), are pleased to announce the release of further funding in 2019.

Through this request for proposals, the HRC, BCC and BCFNZ are seeking high quality research in breast cancer, to improve and ultimately ensure survival from the disease.

There are two separate funding opportunities available to apply for.

Project: The funding available per proposal is up to a maximum of $250,000 (excl GST) over 2 years

Fellowship: The funding available per proposal is up to a maximum of $250,000 (excl GST) for salary, salary associated costs and research expenses. A maximum of $30,000 (exclusive of GST) per year of research expenses may be included. The duration of each fellowship is up to 2 years.

Fashion for a Cure heads to Wanaka

November 2, 2018 De-arna Gardiner

On the 28th November, Fashion for a Cure will showcase leading NZ fashion designers latest collections for the first time in Wanaka.

Designers will include Moochi, Kathryn Wilson, Storm, Trelise Cooper, Coop, Yvonne Bennetti, Ruby Liam Zambesi and Edmund Hillary

Hosted by Shane Cortese with a live auction, cocktails by Cardrona Distillery, canapés and a goody bag, this will be a night to remember!

Read more and purchase your tickets here.

Edmund Hillary Collection to Showcase in Wellington

September 21, 2018 De-arna Gardiner

They were new to New Zealand Fashion Week this year and we now welcome the Edmund Hillary Collection to Fashion for a Cure in Wellington!

Join us for an evening to be inspired with the latest collections from New Zealand designers including Trelise Cooper, Zambesi, Coop, Storm, Yvonne Bennetti, Moochi, Kathryn Wilson and Edmund Hillary.

To complete your night enjoy a selection of wine from The Ned, a “Cardrona Cosmo” cocktail by Cardrona Distillery, canapes and a fabulous goody bag!

Read more and purchase your tickets here.

Fashion for a Cure

September 4, 2018 De-arna Gardiner

Tickets are now on sale for our 2018 Auckland show!

An evening to enjoy at Maserati Newmarket viewing the latest season collections from leading New Zealand designers including Moochi, Storm, Coop, Zambesi, Federation, Trelise Cooper, Ruby, Liam, Somekind, Kathryn Wilson, Carlson and Yvonne Bennetti.

You'll be hosted by our Breast Cancer Cure Ambassador Jacqui Brown, entertained by Arii Jade - The Mermaid DJ and hear from Dr Francis Hunter a Breast Cancer Cure funded scientific researcher.

New Breast Cancer Partnership Projects Announced

July 25, 2018 De-arna Gardiner

The Health Research Council of New Zealand, Breast Cancer Cure and Breast Cancer Foundation NZ are pleased to announce that funding has been offered to the following recipients through the Breast Cancer Research in New Zealand initiative.

Investigating Fn14 as a driver of breast cancer metastasis

July 25, 2018 De-arna Gardiner

The presence of a protein called Fn14 on the surface of 75% of invasive breast cancers, has been shown to be strongly prognostic for distant metastasis, with the strongest association in HER2/neu positive and Triple Negative breast cancers.