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Ranui House Stories
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,...
ElectroNet’s Heartfelt Support: Sponsoring Apartment #220 at Rānui
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”
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...
Rānui Celebrates Successful Partnership with AgFest 2024
Rānui, a pillar of strength and support for families facing their medical journeys is delighted to announce the successful culmination of its partnership with AgFest 2024, held...
Art for a cause – new ‘bright and bold’ mural to take over Christchurch’s CBD
A 12-metre-wide art installation is taking shape in the heart of Christchurch, with the artist behind it donating her time towards a worthy cause. Local illustrator Kyla K has...
Honouring Excellence: Bone Marrow Cancer Trust 2023 Haematology Prize
It is with great pleasure we recognise the winners of the Bone Marrow Cancer Research Trust 2023 Haematology Prize. This annual accolade is an integral part of our mission to...
Taking it one treatment at a time
For many of us, life is a little bit like a rollercoaster ride, but for Kate and Milke Wilwert the past twelve months have been more like game of snakes and ladders. The couple...
Canterbury charity’s ice-bath challenge named one of NZ’s best events
Two-time leukaemia survivor Josh Komen is celebrating another milestone, as the charity he froze for is named a finalist in the 2023 New Zealand Event Awards. Josh Komen, the...
Absolutely blown away by the kindness of strangers
When Jesse Sanford woke up with a sore leg while on a family holiday in Wānaka he “brushed it off” as a niggle. “I thought it was probably cramp, I had some pain but nothing too...