Back on 21 May 2026 we put on a Pink Ribbon Breakfast at BodyFix to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. The Foundation is a charity, and this breakfast is its big yearly fundraiser. Groups all over the country host their own, and we wanted ours to be part of it.
Why we got behind it
Chances are you know someone who’s been through breast cancer. Most of us do. It’s one of the most common cancers in New Zealand women, and the Foundation’s work matters in a few clear ways. It funds early detection and education programmes, supports patients and their families, and invests in research to improve outcomes and survival rates. We run a gym, so most of our days are about training and strength. This was a chance to use the community we’ve built for something outside the gym floor. We believe health goes beyond the gym, and that includes looking after each other.
What the morning was about
The idea was simple: a welcoming community breakfast where members and the team could connect, share their stories and donate to the cause. It was also a chance to talk about prevention, early detection and the support that’s out there. Coming together and chipping in was the whole point.
How you can still help
The morning has been and gone, but the need hasn’t. If you’d like to give, our BodyFix fundraising page is on the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ site, and every dollar goes towards better outcomes for people affected by breast cancer in New Zealand. If you can’t give right now, sharing the page with a friend or family member helps just as much. Awareness leads to earlier detection, and earlier detection saves lives.
A note on checking yourself
We’re a gym, not a medical practice, so we won’t pretend to give health advice. The Foundation has plenty of good, plain information on breast awareness and when to see your doctor. If you notice a change that worries you, book in with your GP and get it looked at.
Our community commitment
At BodyFix we’re more than a place to train. We’re a community that shows up for our members and for causes that matter, and backing the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is one way we can give back and make a real difference. You can read more about who we are on our community page.
Thank you
To everyone who turned up, gave, or passed the word along, thank you. It’s one of the things we like most about BodyFix. When there’s something worth doing, the people here show up. If you’d like to be part of that, you can try us out with a free 7 day trial, or look at our group fitness classes and see what suits you.
