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Direct Security Services is a 100% NZ owned business that provides security with a difference. We ensure our customers feel safe and secure and admire Ronald McDonald house for doing the same for kiwi kids and their families. http://www.directsecurity.co.nz
HealthPost
HealthPost is New Zealand’s favourite online supplier of natural health, skincare and household products, proudly based in Golden Bay. We recognise that our customers are conscious not only of price but want to make a purchase that they can feel good about on all levels. It is not enough to live well: we also need to give well. http://www.healthpost.co.nz
Abano Healthcare Group
Abano Healthcare Group is a leading investor in, and operator of, healthcare and medical services businesses. With a long term Co-Invest and Build business model, Abano has proven and profitable growth businesses in Audiology, Dental, Diagnostics and Rehabilitation. http://www.abanohealthcare.co.nz
Amcor
Amcor is proud to support RMHA and the work they do in helping families in need. Our contribution forms part of our commitment to act responsibly for our environment and our community. http://www.aperiogroup.com.au/home
ASB Bank
ASB has looked after our banking needs as well as fundraising on our behalf since 2006. Hundreds of ASB staff members have given up their time over the past three years to cook countless dinners for our families. http://www.asb.co.nz
Blue Fitness
Blue Fitness Ltd has committed their support to Ronald McDonald House Auckland through financial support and by providing the house with Commercial Fitness Equipment. http://www.bluefitness.co.nz
Brookfield Multiplex
Captivated by the enthusiasm of staff and visitors alike, we were inspired to help bring RMHA even closer to a ‘home away from home’ for its occupants. We feel very privileged to have been involved with such a worthy cause. http://www.brookfieldmultiplex.com
Cerebos Foodservice NZ
Cerebos Foodservice is one of the most recent members to join our Business Club and we are now able to offer our families quality hot beverages at the push of a button – just what families need when they take a break from the hospital. http://www.cerebosfoodservice.co.nz
Chelsea
We believe it's important to give back to your community, and also to spend time with family, that why we're proud to support Ronald McDonald House Auckland. http://www.chelsea.co.nz
CityLife
It was a logical step for us to support this great children’s charity...Our staff also love to help out. Plus, our self contained suites are ideal for long stay families and we are very close to Starship. http://www.heritagehotels.co.nz/citylife-auckland
Clearlite Bathrooms
After visiting RMHA, Clearlite staff seized the opportunity to be in partnership with a reputable and worthy charity. Thanks to Sarah and the team we’re currently refurbishing our oldest bathrooms with their quality products! http://www.clearlite.co.nz
Coastal Design
Coastal Design is very excited about our association with RMHA, as we realise how important it is for families to have a ‘home away from home’. We’re able to be part of the new environment at the House with our gorgeous outdoor furniture. http://www.coastaldesign.co.nz
Corporate Express
We are proud to support Ronald McDonald House financially but really value the fact that we can volunteer time and support to those in need. http://www.cenz.co.nz
Ecolab
Michael Cullen from Ecolab visited RMHA recently and agreed to step in and help us organise our cleaning and sanitation products for the House. This makes an enormous difference to us when we are usually at 100% capacity. http://www.ecolab.com
Ernst & Young
Through the Ernst & Young Foundation we aim to make a difference in the communities in which we live & work. We’re proud to support RMH through in-kind services, so they can continue to support families caring for children with life-threatening illness. http://www.ey.com/NZ/EN/Home
EZGO
There is nothing more supportive than what RMHA offers unhealthy babies and their families; supporting them was the easiest business decision I have ever made. http://www.ezgo.co.nz
Feltex
Feltex Carpets came onboard with the Business Club in 2007; through volunteering, the staff have experienced first-hand how the House shelters and supports its families. http://www.feltex.co.nz
G.J. Gardener. Homes
G.J. Gardner. Homes is proud to be a member of the Business Club and see it as a natural extension of their own philosophy of making great homes for kiwi families by helping families from all over NZ stay together during tough times. http://www.gjgardner.co.nz
Giltrap City Toyota
Ronald McDonald House Auckland take care of families at their time of need and it’s great Giltrap City Toyota has the opportunity to help support this worthy cause. http://www.giltrapcitytoyota.com
Henry Schein Shalfoon
Henry Schein Cares, our global social responsibility programme, seeks to narrow the disparity in the delivery of healthcare services and information to underserved communities in New Zealand and abroad. http://www.henryscheinshalfoon.co.nz
Hubbards
We look forward to contributing to Ronald McDonald House Auckland, not only financially, but also through providing our cereal, and by providing volunteer assistance in the kitchen. http://www.hubbards.co.nz
Kaba New Zealand Ltd
Kaba NZ Ltd support RMHA with security products to ensure the families have their privacy and are secure. The Kaba team believes in supporting our community, especially the young people as they are our future. http://www.kaba.co.nz
Kelly Tarltons
Kelly Tarlton’s is committed to supporting New Zealand charities and as a family-focused aquarium business, we are particularly committed to supporting child health organisations. As such we commit to sponsorships and donations to a value of over $70,000 per year. http://kellytarltons.co.nz
Kindercare
In partnership with parents, we are dedicated to developing each child’s full potential by providing outstanding early childhood care and education. http://www.kindercare.co.nz/
Methven
Methven is New Zealand’s oldest and largest supplier of tapware to builders, plumbers and home renovators and is proud to support Ronald McDonald House Auckland. http://www.methven.com
Paramount Cleaning Service
By supporting Ronald McDonald House Auckland we know that at some time a member of the extended ‘Paramount Family’ will be the recipient of the amazing care and facilities of RMHA. http://www.service-is-paramount.co.nz/
Rainbow’s End
Apart from pledging us their financial support they certainly help our families needing a well-deserved break by donating passes for a day of fun, making family memories to treasure. http://www.rainbowsend.co.nz
Ray White
Ray White is proud to be associated with RMHA. We’re about finding Kiwi families the right house, so we’re thrilled to be able to help families when they need a ‘home away from home’ in Auckland. http://www.raywhite.co.nz
Rothbury Insurance Brokers Auckland
Rothbury Insurance Brokers Auckland have helped us sell 100s of charity cook books to their very generous clients and they’ve also donated (via Lumley Insurance) much needed umbrellas. http://www.rothbury.co.nz
SAS Institute
By supporting RMHA we wanted to ensure those families that need to stay together can, and that they can be in a special place that will provide them with love, hope and joy during this time. http://www.sas.com/nz
Sleepmaker
Sleepmaker is proud to provide Ronald McDonald House Auckland with functional comfortable beds and great bean bags for the games room. http://www.sleepmaker.co.nz
Tip Top
Tip Top Bread were very motivated to become involved with RMHA; they saw the value it would add to the families who need to stay with us by providing them with fresh bread every day. http://www.tiptopbread.co.nz
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Our Families – Inspiring StoriesThe strength and courage of our families is an inspiration and over the years Ronald McDonald House Auckland has welcomed thousands of families from all over New Zealand and occasionally the Pacific. Last year alone over 2000 families stayed with us.
There is no better way to understand the value of our House than hearing from our families directly so some of our family ambassadors have shared their story with you highlighting the different circumstances which bring families to Ronald McDonald House Auckland and what their stay meant to them.
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The Muliaina Family, Hamilton
“Mils and I will never forget our Christmas at Ronald McDonald House."
Baby Max was just three days old when diagnosed with a hole in his heart. The news came as an enormous shock for first-time parents Mils and Hayley Muliaina.
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The Paggao Family, Auckland
Cindy and Noel Paggao were faced with potentially life-changing news when they were told that their 1-year-old son Noah had Sinus Venosus (or a hole in his heart)...
Click here to read more about the Paggao's journey with RMHA...
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The Lind Family, Christchurch
“We don’t know what we would have done without Ronald McDonald House.”
On the Sunday of Mothers Day Weekend 2003, the tummy pain that Fleur’s son Joshua had had intermittently over several months, came to a head….
Click here to read more about the Lind Family’s journey with RMHA...
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The Platt Family, Auckland
"Being able to take family and friends to the family room for a cup of tea and a biscuit when you’re going through a hard time felt really good”.
Doting Single Mother from Three Kings Auckland Teresa Platt, found the Ronald McDonald House Auckland family room to be a salvation, in her baby’s fight for life in his early days.
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The Mitchell Family, Warkworth
“Our girls know this House better than their own home now and the staff are their family. We count our blessings..."
At 20 weeks pregnant Mum Tiffany was told her baby had a diaphragmatic hernia, where the baby’s left side of the diaphragm isn’t formed, and was therefore unlikely to survive birth.
Click here to read more about the Mitchell's journey with RMHA...
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The Tukaki-Phillips Family, Taupo
"We would be completely lost without it...”
The Tukaki-Phillips family were originally from Christchurch and now have a house in Taupo. However, to this young family of five, Ronald McDonald House Auckland has represented more of a home to them recently in many ways.
Click here to read more about the Tukaki-Phillip's journey with RMHA...
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The Young Family, Auckland
"The family room provides a critical service. I have no read words to describe it. When you need them, they're there..."
In the early hours of one morning Peter and Rochelle discovered their son Dylan to be critically ill. Dylan was rushed to Starship Hospital where doctors discovered he had a diaphragmatic hernia which had suddenly burst.
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The Tebbutts, Dargaville
"Being surrounded by people going through the same thing as you and who really
understand the trauma you're goining through is a great support..."
The Tebbutts have become regular guests at Ronald McDonald House Auckland since their son, Joseph, was born with a number of health complications requiring specialist medical services at Starship Hosital.
Click here to read more about the Tebbutts journey with RMHA... |
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