A record $138,008.82 for cancer rehabilitation in New Zealand

Thank you to everyone who attended, bid, donated and supported Empower Me Pink 2026. 

We are so proud to announce together, our event and online auction raised $69,004.41. RevitaLash® Cosmetics matched the full amount dollar for dollar, bringing our donation to $138,008.82, the largest the Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation has received from a single fundraising event.

This year’s result brings the total raised through Empower Me Pink to more than $280,000 over five years for the Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation. Some of you have been with us since our first fundraiser, and some joined us for the first time this year. Every ticket, bid and donation has helped us keep supporting cancer rehabilitation in New Zealand.

An evening of purpose, connection and impact.

Each year, hundreds of guests come together for an unforgettable evening of connection, inspiration and generosity, helping ensure more New Zealanders can access life-changing cancer rehabilitation services after treatment.

Cancer rehabilitation is not government funded in New Zealand. Through physiotherapy-led programmes, the Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation helps people rebuild strength, confidence and quality of life after cancer. These services provide support when it is needed most, helping people return to their families, workplaces and communities.

Medical treatment saves lives. Cancer rehabilitation gives people their lives back.

WHY IT MATTERS

The Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation supports people recovering from all types of cancer through programmes including:

Referrals to the Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation have increased by 58% this year.

Every week, at least 60 New Zealanders are referred for funding to access cancer rehabilitation.

For many, rising living costs and lost income during treatment mean rehabilitation is simply unaffordable without charitable support.

Because surviving cancer is only part of the journey. Rehabilitation helps people regain strength, independence and confidence so they can truly live well beyond treatment.

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT

Thanks to the generous support of RevitaLash Cosmetics, every dollar raised through Empower Me Pink is matched, doubling the impact of your support and helping even more New Zealanders access life-changing cancer rehabilitation services.

THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR PARTNERS

Empower Me Pink would not be possible without the generosity and support of our major partners.

Together, these organisations help make Empower Me Pink possible, ensuring more funds can be directed towards cancer rehabilitation services for New Zealanders who need them most

"Medical treatment saves lives. Cancer rehabilitation gives people their lives back."