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A Heartfelt Thanks to the Rout Family for Their Generous Gift
Today, we celebrate a touching milestone in the journey of Rānui House with the sponsorship of the Engine Room (Laundry) by Queenstown Hardfill’s Jane and Steve Rout. This...
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 House 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 House, covering the period from April to June 2024. Our mission to support...
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 House with the gift of time
Kate spent 323 nights at Rānui House. 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 House as a...
ElectroNet’s Heartfelt Support: Sponsoring Apartment #220 at Rānui House
We are thrilled to share a heartwarming story of generosity, compassion, and community spirit that exemplifies the incredible impact of corporate partnerships in supporting...
Greymouth leukaemia survivor Josh Komen leads the charge on “Run for Rānui House”
When Josh Komen runs it feels like he’s wearing a suit of armour. Despite restricted movement, he soldiers on, willingly putting himself “in the hurt locker” to raise money for a...