“How’s the heartbeat?” “Three” It’s a response that will stay with triplet mum Rebecca Weatherall of Balfour forever. Husband Sam was busy working on the family dairy farm, so Rebecca...
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The Ronald McDonald Family Room, Southland Hospital had a mini makeover completed in May. The four ensuite bedrooms were transformed with new LED lighting, carpet, paint, soft furnishings, smart TVs...
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The Huggins family: Mum Amy, a teacher, Dad Nathan, a builder, 5-year-old Ryder and 3-year-old Tahlia live in the small village of Mt Somers, in rural mid-Canterbury. Their world was...
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Kylie Bellis and her family of five utilised our Ronald McDonald Family Room at Christchurch Hospital (Waipapa) when her 14-year-old son Korban was in a head-on collision, sustaining multiple and...
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When twin boys, Oliver and Luca Mackintosh were born early at 36 weeks’ gestation, Mum Renee discovered the importance of having a comfortable space to spend time with whanau during...
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What’s your name, where are you from and what’s your occupation? Juliette Capaldi, from Christchurch but married into the Capaldi name from Italy. I am a portrait photographer, specialising in...
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Ronald McDonald House South Island has received great support from the team at Miles Toyota over many years. This support has enabled us to welcome hundreds of families into a...
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It was only days before Christmas last year when 7-month-old Blake had his first seizure. He was at home with his family – Mum Rachell, Dad Sam and 20-month-old brother...
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Shinée and Brandon Young of Riverton are the first to admit they knew nothing of the Ronald McDonald Family Room before they needed it. Now, having stayed twice in four...
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Kristine Isurda lives in Christchurch with her family: husband Abner and daughters Nieve Zabbriah (4) and Amberleigh Rich (8 months). Kristine and Abner are both from the Philippines, but their...
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