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Ranui House Stories
Sharing our impact – more than ‘just a place to stay’
When a loved one is in hospital, life changes in an instant. Families leave behind work, school, routines and the comfort of home to be close to the person they care about most....
Returning the favour
Inspired by the generosity of others and a desire to give back so that another family is helped, is at the heart of Blair Jackson’s and Kimberley Blakemore’s support of the Bone...
Creating Rānui ‘Magic’ One Volunteer at a Time
The Bone Marrow Cancer Trust’s volunteers bring that extra special “something” to an already extraordinary organisation that helps over 5,000 patients and their families each...
Christchurch Marathon 2026: Over $41,000 Raised for Rānui
What an incredible day at the Christchurch Marathon on 12 April 2026, with our Run for Rānui community coming together to support patients and whānau staying at Rānui while...
People, Purpose and Partnership: Michael Heywood Joins Bone Marrow Cancer Trust
Michael Heywood appointed Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager at Bone Marrow Cancer Trust Michael Heywood joins the Bone Marrow Cancer Trust as Philanthropy and Partnerships...
Living life to the full after Rānui
Two promising Nelson athletes in their sporting prime faced the most challenging time of their lives when they received life-threatening medical diagnoses. That experience has...
Rānui Raffle Queens
West Coast sisters May Montgomery and Deborah Leach are fondly known as the “Rānui Raffle Queens” thanks to their single-handed fundraising efforts that support families staying...
Join Rānui’s orange revolution this Christchurch Marathon!
Lace up your shoes, get the t-shirt and join the Run for Rānui team at the Christchurch Marathon 2026 on Sunday 12 April. The Bone Marrow Cancer Trust is again thrilled to be...
Mum Squad on a Mission for Rānui
Mary Seelen and Karla Thurlow from Nelson are two mums on a mission. This year, they’re stepping up their regular exercise regime to join the Run for Rānui team in the 2026...








