Health / Life And Society

Cancer survivor talks about her walking journey through Aotearoa

05:51 am on 2 February 2024

Listen

It's been more than four months, and many many kilometres - but cancer survivor Kate Wightman is about to complete her journey down the length of Aotearoa. Two years ago, aged 29, the former elite road cyclist was diagnosed with three types of gynaecological cancer. Now she's been walking the Te Araroa Trail to raise money and awareness for these little-known cancers. Kate spoke with Nathan Rarere.