Game, lunch and a glorious get-together Join us for Mercy’s annual friendly doubles tournament, TENNIS for MERCY on Friday 8 November. Bring your backhand brilliance and spend a delightful morning of good-natured doubles, refreshments, and the excitement of the knockout stages. Then it’s back to Mercy for an exquisite lunch in the courtyard,
Find a new way to connect with loved ones who have passed by Running to Remember On Sunday 3 November, thousands of Aucklanders will run or walk the city in a glorious celebration of movement. Walk the 5km, get a team together to stroll the Half Marathon or take on the ultimate challenge
What an unforgettable, sparkling day filled with kindness from Mercy Hospice supporters! 420 guests turned out at Grand Millennium, Auckland on Sunday 16 June to make a stand about what really matters to them: Compassion. Kindness. Providing free palliative care for everyday Aucklanders. And wow, was this done in style, thanks to 10 chefs
“In 2021, my wife Sao (Trinh Thi Sao), was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and undertook extensive chemotherapy treatment followed by radiation therapy through Auckland hospital. As a result, the cancer was halted, giving us a little more time with Sao, but eventually it progressed and her life became more and more difficult. At this
On February 27, 2024 Robin Lesley-Clark thought he was going to Mercy Hospice to die. Instead, he credits Mercy Hospice for the wrap-around care and support he needed to fight for his life. Having just finished a six-week stay after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour behind his eye, Robin praised the volunteers
Hospice Awareness Week (15 – 21 May) The theme for this year’s Hospice Awareness Week is OK: “Ok to ask for help, ok to be yourself, ok to laugh, ok to cry and that hospice is about living every moment in a way that matters to you”. During this week you’ll find more insights into
Over the years I had experience with Hospice, both Mercy and North Shore, having had family and friends as patients, and had always been inspired by their dedication and the compassion and kindness during very difficult times. My dear friend of over 40 years, Debbie Stevens, one of the wonderful Volunteer Coordinators, had also
I’ve been an active volunteer in various roles over the years, but this ticks all the boxes. Firstly, Debbie Stevens (Volunteer Co-ordinator) is at the helm, steering with aptitude, availability, and authenticity. Then, Raissa Bogomoltz (Manaaki Group Facilitator) orchestrates with empathy and enthusiasm. We gather each Tuesday morning in an assigned room in the
My name’s Toni and I’ve been a volunteer for Mercy Hospice at one of the retail shops for 15 years. I started off by feeling that I was just part of the furniture. Working the till and tidying clothes racks. Over time, I’ve become a friend to so many customers and I sometimes feel
Thanks to the amazing generosity of Mercy supporters, Jill Bonniface and her immediate family were cared for at home by Mercy’s Community Palliative Care (CPC) team between 2021-2023. 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-19
