Blue Brothers

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 💙

21/08/2025

Thanks to Kelvin from Blue Brothers Marlborough for this testimonial.

A reminder that all levels of fitness and strength are catered for by our wonderful trainers, the first step is to just turn up to class! 💙

19/08/2025

BLUE BROTHERS ARE SUPER PROUD! 💙

Congratulations to Kaaren Shaw and Colleen Linwood on completing CETI - Oncovie™ Cancer Exercise Trainer Level 1.

This online course, offered by the Cancer Exercise Training Institute in the United States, enables Blue Brothers and our trainers to provide tailored exercise programmes for men living with cancer.

Blue Brothers sincerely thanks Kaaren and Colleen for their commitment and the hard work they invested in successfully completing this course.

We can’t wait to see what you achieve next! 💙💪

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

02/08/2025

We are so proud and thankful! 💙

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS COLLEEN! 🎉

We're thrilled to celebrate Trainer Colleen on her incredible achievement — she has officially completed the Oncovie™ Cancer Exercise Trainer Level 1 Certification! 👏💪

This internationally recognised qualification equips Colleen with specialised knowledge and skills to safely and effectively support individuals living with or recovering from cancer through tailored exercise programs.

Colleen completed the course specifically to better support the Blue Brothers movement- An initiative empowering men living with cancer and the weekly class she leads for them here at Fit 4 Life. Her commitment to their physical and emotional wellbeing is a shining example of what community care looks like. 💙

At Fit 4 Life, we’re proud to be expanding our ability to care for our members and with Colleen now trained in cancer-specific exercise prescription, we’re even better equipped to support those who are navigating one of life’s toughest challenges.

Please join us in congratulating Colleen on this important milestone. Our team, our members, and our community are lucky to have her! 🙌

06/06/2025

A huge thank you to Age Concern’s ‘Keeping On’ newsletter for featuring the Blue Brothers’ Christchurch 6th birthday! 💙

We’re so grateful for the opportunity to share our story and raise awareness about the work we do supporting men living with cancer through movement, mateship, and meaningful connection.

Swipe to read the full write up from David Clarkson or visit the link in comments!

19/05/2025

JOSH WILSON – MARATHON FUNDRAISING RUN

An incredible gesture and commitment made by Josh Wilson to raise funds for the Blue Brothers.

Only a few training days and more sleeps to go (less than 10) with Sunday 25th May, at South Hagly Park, starting at 9am.

Josh - we appreciate you choosing Blue Brothers as your chosen recipient for your remembrance run. We too will be remembering our Lost Brother, Paul Wilson (your Dad) on this day.

Donations for Josh’s solo marathon around South Hagley Park can be made via the following ‘Givealittle’ page, and we encourage all of our to head down to South Hagley this Sunday morning to cheer Josh as he completes this remarkable event!

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/marathon-for-cancer-giving-up-is-not-an-option

16/05/2025

JOSH WILSON – MARATHON FUNDRAISING RUN

An incredible gesture and commitment made by Josh Wilson to raise funds for the Blue Brothers. Only a few training days and more sleeps to go (less than 10) with Sunday 25th May being the targeted start time.

Josh, we appreciate you choosing Blue Brothers as your chosen recipient for your remembrance run. We too will be remembering our Lost Brother, Paul Wilson (your Dad) on this day.

Donations for Josh’s solo marathon around South Hagley Park can be made via this ‘Givealittle’ page. And we'd love as many people as we can on the sidelines to cheer and support Josh on - we appreciate this amazing effort!

I'm running a Marathon for Cancer. 12 Laps around South Hagley Park, Sunday 25th May 2025