Former Black Fern Cheryl Waaka fundraising following cancer diagnosis

Friday 25 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 25 Jul 2025, 12:52pm

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Former Black Fern Cheryl Waaka is fundraising for treatment after being diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in June. The two-time World Cup winner and mother of two teenagers is currently battling the illness.

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1. RNZFri 25 Jul 2025, 6:59am

   Former Black Fern Cheryl Waaka left to fundraise for survival after shock cancer diagnosis (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 25 Jul 2025, 9:59am

   Former Black Fern Cheryl Waaka battles stage 4 bowel cancer (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZFri 25 Jul 2025, 12:52pm

   Former Black Fern fundraising after shock cancer diagnosis (opens in new tab)