MERCY MATTERS MAY 2024
Thank you for giving families the gift of time together
Your support provides a range of care and support, enabling people and their families to spend time together when it matters most.
COVER STORY
Heartfelt thanks to Jill’s daughter, Clare, for agreeing to share her personal memories with our supporters today.
Diagnosed with a brain tumour during COVID lockdowns, Jill had to rely on her husband for full-time care, and when they were able to, sons Ryan and Sean…
VOLUNTEERS
Make a difference.
Volunteer at a Mercy Hospice shop!
Volunteer at a Mercy Hospice shop!
Mercy Hospice has 8 fabulous retail outlets, and there’s always room for more volunteers, especially right now in our two Ellerslie shops and our big Mt Roskill shop.
If you can spare three hours per week, we would love to hear from you! Every hour you give helps continue the care to everyday Aucklanders. Plus, you’ll have fun, connect with your community, and make new friends!
Please contact:
Sue Campin
Retail Volunteer Coordinator
0800 888 474 / 021 824 020
Thank you so much to our amazing volunteers! The care and compassion patients and families experience at Mercy Hospice couldn’t happen without the care, energy and time investment provided by volunteers. Each and every one of you are, without doubt, superstars!!
Thank you so much to our amazing volunteers! The care and compassion patients and families experience at Mercy Hospice couldn’t happen without the care, energy and time investment provided by volunteers. Each and every one of you are, without doubt, superstars!!
Fundraising News Roundup
To our passionate supporters, keen to continue the care at Mercy Hospice and make quality of life a right for all Aucklanders, thank you so much!
FUNDRAISING NEWS
Lights to Remember, December 2023
Lights to Remember, December 2023
Hundreds of visitors and supporters visited the grounds of Mercy Hospice in December 2023 to remember their loved ones with family and friends. It was such a beautiful and magical night of music, connection, remembrance and reflection. Thank you to everyone who came and those who dedicated a light to a loved one. Together, you raised over $70,000!
FUNDRAISING NEWS
March Appeal, March 2024
March Appeal, March 2024
Hart Reynolds’ story of care highlighted how profoundly families of loved ones are positively impacted by their experience with Mercy Hospice, and in turn, by the generosity of you, our compassionate supporters. How amazing to hear about Hart’s mother, Dr Claire McLintock, and how she transitioned from a life of caring for others to being cared for herself. This story has touched many hundreds. Thank you everyone who helped raise over $70,000 to date for this March Appeal.
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FUNDRAISING NEWS
Round the Bays, March 2024
Round the Bays, March 2024
Just look at the joy and camarderie in these shots from this year’s Round the Bays! Thanks to you, over $11,000 was raised so that more adults, children and their loved ones can get the care and compassion they need. And did you know, three of the top ten fundraising teams on the day were supporting Mercy Hospice. Go the blue shirts!!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Hospice Awareness Week, May 2024
Hospice Awareness Week, May 2024
This year’s Hospice Awareness Week will educate everyone about the positive impact hospice has on people and their loved ones. Plus, Mercy Hospice volunteers will be shaking buckets on Monday 13th May at these street corners and at these shops on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 16th, 17th, 18th May.
EVEVT SPOTLIGHT
Excitement’s building for ‘10 – A Celebration of Tastes’
Excitement’s building for ‘10 – A Celebration of Tastes’
On June 16, at Grand Millennium, Auckland over 400 Mercy supporters will be making a profound difference to the lives of everyday Aucklanders and their families. Huge thanks to Eurovintage for the delectable wine pairings and to this year’s amazing participating restaurants. Find out more at www.mercy10.nz.
Thank you to the Trusts and Foundations
who have supported Mercy Hospice through generous grants
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- Akarana Community Trust
- Alexander Harold Watson Charitable Trust
- Blue Waters Community Trust
- BlueSky Community Trust
- Dragon Community Trust
- Duo Trust
- E M Arnold Foundation
- Ernest Davis & Ted & Mollie Car Legacies
- FGMRG Charitable Trust
- Four Winds Foundation
- Heathcote Trust
- Hospice NZ Grants Programme, supported by Harcourts
- Hugh Green Foundation
- J A Redwood Charitable Trust
- Joyce Fisher Charitable Trust
- Lion Foundation
- Lottery Grants Board
- Mike Bakker Charitable Trust
- N R & J H Thomson Charitable Trust
- North & South Trust
- One Foundation
- Peter & David Picot Charitable Trust
- The Jogia Trust
- The Sir William and Lady Lois Manchester Charitable Trust
- The Trusts Community Foundation
- Trillian Trust
Thank you to all the Mercy Hospice supporters including our volunteers.
We could not do it without you.
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Mercy Hospice corporate partners and supporters
Hospice New Zealand’s supporters and sponsors
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