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Ranui House Stories
A year at Rānui – how 24 hours changed everything for this Greymouth family
Anne Dwyer knew something wasn’t right with her husband Steve. She had a doctor’s appointment booked but told Steve to take it. That decision probably saved his life. “I don’t...
Celebrating June Leeming: A Christchurch Civic Awards Honoree
We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that our Patron and Bone Marrow Cancer Trust (BMCT) Honorary Life Member, June Leeming, was recently recognised at the prestigious...
A Heartfelt Thanks to the Rout Family for Their Generous Gift
Today, we celebrate a touching milestone in the journey of Rānui with the sponsorship of the Engine Room (Laundry) by Queenstown Hardfill’s Jane and Steve Rout. This generous...
Kaikōura Family Bare All To Support New Patient Accommodation
What will be the South Island’s largest patient accommodation facility is just about complete, and a new campaign is kicking off today to help get the doors open. Fronting the...
BMCT’s Rānui Delivers Record Support for Families in Need: $331,740 Saved This Quarter
It is our pleasure to share the latest impact statistics from the Bone Marrow Cancer Trust for Rānui, covering the period from April to June 2024. Our mission to support patients...
A new lease on life – Jane’s triumph over a rare disease
Motorbiking across Europe with her husband is high on Jane Rout’s bucket list. A mum of three and grandmother to eight, she’s never been one to sit on her laurels. “Having that...
Making the most of a second chance at life
Two years after undergoing a kidney transplant, Conal Beban is determined to give back to those who helped him on his journey. Recovering from a kidney transplant in 2022, Conal...
Top Christchurch Chefs join forces for good
Seven of Christchurch’s top chefs are donning their aprons, preparing to slice, dice and mix for a worthy cause. “What do you call a group of chefs? We started calling ourselves...
Giving back to Rānui with the gift of time
Kate spent 323 nights at Rānui. She’s now back at the House, but this time on her terms. “I’ve jumped the counter!” she says. Kate Wilwert has joined Rānui as a volunteer,...