Keeping families close

The Southern Trust

Ronald McDonald House South Island CEO Mandy Kennedy says the organisation is thrilled to receive a $28,000 grant from The Southern Trust to cover operational costs at our Christchurch House. “For families who stay with us, being far away from home with a child in hospital is an incredibly stress... Read more about Providing a ‘home away from home’ for families in Christchurch

House Heroes - Coffee Culture

Since 2005, Coffee Culture have been long-time supporters of the House, generously donating vouchers, endless amounts of much-needed coffee and lending a hand during our Annual Appeal. One of Coffee Culture’s owners, Sacha Coburn says she knows from personal experience the importance of having fa... Read more about "We firmly believe that when it comes to life, and the challenges that happen, we're all in this together"

Ronald McDonald House

At Ronald McDonald House South Island, we know that when a family has a child in hospital, being together matters. That is why it was amazing to see more than 1000 collectors hit the streets across the South Island on Friday May 11, and so many individuals donate to support families. Small change... Read more about Family Appeal 2018

Then and Now: Licoln the Lion

Looking at two-year-old Lincoln today, you would not believe he weight just over 4 pounds when he was born at 33 weeks. But what he lacked in weight he made up for with noise. He came screaming into the world and was quickly nicknamed Lincoln the Lion for his big set of lungs. First-time parents ... Read more about 'Licoln the Lion' and his family spent 20 nights in the Family Room at Southland Hospital.

Volunteer Spotlight

Keeping our Christchurch House secure and the families safe is all in a night’s work for young couple Tim and Miller. Tim and Miller are Afterhours superstars, who regularly give up their Friday and Saturday night’s to look after the Christchurch House and stay in our volunteer room. After in-hou... Read more about Afterhours Superstars

Happy 15th Birthday

Since opening its doors on March 9 in 2003, our Christchurch House has been more than just a building, it has become a ‘home away from home’ for more than 7,000 families. Ronald McDonald House South Island Trust was formed in 1999 by a voluntary Board of Trustees, who passionately fundraised alon... Read more about Ronald McDonald House!

Bonnie's Pit Crew

In October last year, the Hall family returned home to Wellington from our Christchurch House after they were told their 3-year-old daughter Bonnie’s cancer was in complete remission with an excellent prognosis. However in January this year, parents Jane and Pat returned to Wellington Hospital an... Read more about “It’s like a nightmare but you can’t wake up.”

AD Hally Trust

We are humbled to be the recipients of a $5,000 grant from the AD Hally Trust to support South Canterbury families with a child receiving treatment in Christchurch Hospital.   The Albert Daniel Hally Trust is distributed according to the wishes of the late Mr Hally, and our CEO Mandy Kennedy... Read more about Supports South Canterbury Families

Redwood Trust

Ronald McDonald House South Island Director of House Operations Zucchi Leonard says a $5,000 grant from the Redwood Trust will make a real difference to the lives of families we support. The Trust awarded RMHSI a $5,000 grant to support families from the Marlborough region who must travel to Chri... Read more about Lends a hand to Marlborough families

Community Trust of Southland

Our CEO Mandy Kennedy says the organisation is incredibly grateful to the Community Trust of Southland for donating $26,650 to support Southland families who stay at the Christchurch House. “The Community Trust of Southland is an organisation with its roots firmly planted in the community it serv... Read more about Helps families away from home