Among the standouts were two women who won best dressed with outfits made from recyclable materials. <\/p>\n
\u201cTheir outfits were completely recyclable; they had been collecting bottle tops and bottles, but there were actually some really amazing outfits.\u201d <\/p>\n
The two winners of the Hot Pink Walk\u2019s best-dressed competition. Photo \/ Alana Dresner<\/p>\n
Hulton said the event was an important opportunity to raise awareness of the trust and the support it provided to people across the region. <\/p>\n
She said people sometimes confused the organisation with the Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand, but it was an independent, locally run charity. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re here to support local men and women in the Tauranga region from Waihi Beach to Maketu; we\u2019re not clinical, we\u2019re there to support them through their cancer journey.\u201d <\/p>\n
The trust provided practical and emotional support to people affected by breast cancer, including counselling, support workers, massages, pamper days and meals for families navigating treatment. <\/p>\n
It received no central government funding, relying on community fundraising and donations to continue its work. <\/p>\n
Hulton said the Hot Pink Walk was an opportunity to remind the community that the trust was a small but important local organisation. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat we really want from the Hot Pink Walk is to make everyone realise that we are a small but mighty local charity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Walkers make their way through the finish line at the annual event. Photo \/ Alana Dresner<\/p>\n