Papamoa's Nell Rowarth isn't afraid to be in the public eye to share a message she is passionate about.
Ms Rowarth, 60, recently got the all clear after being diagnosed with breast cancer on May 10 last year.
She went through six months of chemotherapy then radiotherapy and is sharing her story in support of the Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC) annual campaign - Show Your Heart for Women Living With Breast Cancer.
"I've gone from someone who isn't into groups or clubs to this. I wouldn't be doing this if it wasn't important to get the message out there. I thought this was something I should stand up for because it is so important.
"We've got the best healthcare system in the world in our country, women need to get their mammograms and breast checks."