Issue 1,194
Local News for Local Communities
Friday 25th July 2025
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LACE UP FOR LACHIE AND HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE On Saturday, July 19, schools and sports teams across Aotearoa proudly laced up their shoes with bright yellow Lachie’s Laces — a powerful tribute to Lachie Sutherland, a courageous and kind-hearted boy who died from cancer in 2020 at just 12 years old. Lachie’s Laces, created in his memory, are more than just shoelaces. They’re a vibrant symbol of hope, unity, and support for the Child Cancer Foundation. Each pair costs $5, with all proceeds going directly to the Foundation. This year, donating was even easier — supporters simply texted “Lachie” to 3457 to give $3. June 30, 2025, marked five years since Lachie passed. To honour the milestone, his friends and family chose to celebrate his legacy through the sport he loved. The 1st XV teams of Christchurch Boys' High, Christchurch Girls' High, Christ’s College, Marlborough Boys', Nelson College, and St Bede’s all swapped their usual laces for bright yellow ones in a moving show of solidarity. As they took the field in their final Miles Toyota Premiership pool matches, they stood not just for points — but for purpose, raising awareness and showing support for children with cancer. This incredible show of community spirit meant so much to Lachie’s whānau and
The Sheffield Rugby Club was one of the many local clubs that stepped up to the challenge to wear Lachie’s Laces last week. Pictured are some of the Sheffield Year 3 Team doing the Sheffield Sharks ‘Fins Up!’ Left to right: Beau Deans, William Taylor, Edward Skurr, Jonty van der Salm, Gabriel Casey, Isaac Talbot, Henry Redfern.
helped carry forward his values of courage, kindness, and joy. The campaign also encouraged other teams to get involved in the July 19 event. Schools and sports groups are also welcome to join in cause in the lead-up to Lachie’s birthday on September 25. Lachie was first diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma in 2012. After enduring more than 200 nights in hospital and multiple rounds of treatment, he achieved remission — but relapsed in 2019. He passed away in June 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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