Empower Me Pink is a night to connect, be inspired, and raise funds for New Zealanders navigating life after cancer.
This purpose-led event brings together 400 guests for an evening of impact, storytelling, and generosity all in support of the Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation.
Their physio-led programs help people rebuild strength, confidence, and quality of life after cancer - but they aren’t funded by ACC or the government. The foundation relies on community and philanthropic support to reach those who would otherwise miss out.
Bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever.
In 2025, we raised $32,400 for Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation and thanks to RevitaLash Cosmetics, every dollar raised will be matched, doubling the impact to $64,800.
"Empower Me Pink funding last year enabled over 400 New Zealanders to access cancer rehabilitation that would otherwise have been out of reach - a lifeline for each person navigating recovery after cancer. The impact ripples far beyond the individual - protecting long-term health and helping people remain active in their families, workplaces, and communities, so they don’t just survive cancer, but truly live again.”
Lou James MNZM, CEO
Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation
Why it matters
Cancer rehabilitation in NZ is not government funded, meaning thousands of survivors face recovery without support or must pay out of pocket after already enduring the cost of treatment. With demand for cancer rehab up 68 percent in the past year, the need is urgent.
One on one physio sessions with certified cancer rehab physios
Group programs like Next Steps and PaddleOn
Survivors of all ages, backgrounds, and diagnoses
