Blue Brothers

31/10/2025

How amazing is this news!! We are so proud 😍💙

🎉 We’re proud to announce that our Blue Brothers men’s fitness class for those living with cancer has been ACC-accredited and approved by Sport Canterbury! 🎉

A huge congratulations to our amazing trainer Colleen, whose dedication and expertise helped Fit 4 Life achieve this certification under the Live Stronger for Longer initiative - supporting strength, balance, and wellbeing to help prevent falls and fractures.

💪 Together, we’re building stronger, healthier lives!

21/10/2025

Celebrating Birthday No. 2! 🎉Blue Brothers Marlborough

Thank you to all the incredible people and organisations who have supported Blue Brothers Marlborough 💙

Special thanks to Dallace Lilley for helping us grow into the group we are today, and to Cancer Society Marlborough for being an unwavering partner in providing exercise classes for our brothers in Marlborough 🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️ It’s been an amazing two years working together, and we’re excited for what we can achieve moving forward.

Here’s to many more milestones ahead and a reason for having more cake!🍰🍰

21/10/2025

A big thank you to Braided Rivers Community Trust Ashburton and The Lion Foundation for our grant to help keep our Mid Canterbury classes running 💙

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 - 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 -
Blue Brothers

Established in 2021, the Blue Brothers Charitable Trust was founded by David Cattermole to support men living with cancer through free exercise classes that build strength, connection, and camaraderie - without financial barriers.

𝗜𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝗕𝗥𝗖𝗧, 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 $𝟮,𝟵𝟰𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀.

Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1.30pm at Fit 4 Life Studio, Ashburton, offering a supportive space where men can build physical and mental wellbeing through movement and connection.

These classes not only help participants feel better physically, emotionally, and mentally, but also foster motivation, self-worth, and a sense of belonging. The trust also extends their support to whānau through dedicated coffee groups.

Sadly, David passed away in 2024, however this has only strengthened the Trust’s motivation to continue his vision and provide excellent outreach to those living with this disease. We’re proud to support this initiative and the vision of David, whose legacy of compassion and inclusion lives on through his powerful words:
“𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲.”

Ngā mihi to the team at Blue Brothers for the incredible mahi you’re doing to support men and their whānau across the region.

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.

16/09/2025

Thanks to Halswell Menzshed for inviting Blue Brothers to your very successful Men’s Health Expo.

The event focused on raising awareness of Men’s Health while emphasising the value of taking an active role in regular health screenings and check-ups.

We at Blue Brothers enjoyed being part of the event. Thank you to Tim Chambers (Blue Brothers Selwyn) for managing the Blue Brothers stand throughout the morning session

11/09/2025

Blue Brothers Bowls Tournament! 💙
Proudly sponsored by the Scenic Hotel Group

Get ready for a fantastic day out at the David Cattermole Memorial Blue Brothers Charitable Trust Bowls Tournament! This is a relaxed, social event with a Hawaiian shirt theme—so dig out your brightest shirt and join the fun.

Your entry fee includes a delicious BBQ lunch, after-match food, and access to all on-green games and activities. Plus, there’ll be plenty of amazing auction items and prizes up for grabs.

Don’t miss out—gather your team, dress up, and help support a great cause!

Friday 31st October 2025, Start at 12 noon – Finish at 5.00pm
Beckenham Bowls Club – 63 Waimea Terrace

To enter your team email: hello@bluebrothers.org.nz

All funds raised will go towards supporting the Blue Brothers Movement 💙

07/08/2025

TUESDAY CONNECTION 🔷

for the Blue Brothers in Marlborough and their No1. supporters.

Starting out with an exercise session at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000🏋‍♂️🏋 , then along to Fairweathers Restaurant & Bar for lunch and a chat which covered all sorts of subjects.

The Blue Brothers movement is a support group for men living with cancer.

For more information contact:
E: hello@bluebrothers.org.nz
P: 0272027525
W: www.bluebrothers.org.nz