Kaz Spowart

My Walk for Women's Cancer

On Saturday 2nd May, I'll be walking 14km as part of the New Town Toyota Walk for Women's Cancer.

Last year I was diagnosed with breast cancer and it changed everything - for me and for my family. There were days when I couldn’t do anything, when simply getting out of bed felt impossible. There were appointments, treatments, and moments of uncertainty that are hard to put into words. Even now, the effects of that year are still part of my everyday life.

I would have loved to do the full 35km walk, but the side effects I’m currently experiencing mean I won’t be able to manage that this year. I’m hopeful that next year I’ll be able to take on the full distance, but for now, 14km is my challenge and every step matters.

This walk is my way of turning all of that into something positive. I’m walking to raise vital funds for women’s cancer research at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, because no woman should have to face this alone and every donation helps researchers find better treatments, earlier diagnoses, and, hopefully, a future where cancer stops with us.

If you can, I’d be so grateful for your support. Every step I take on May 2 is for the women I love, the women who have supported me, and for anyone who might face this in the future.

Thank you for being part of this with me.

Please help me, help the Perkins.