We were given so much, so you give back

By Gemma Vallender on December 16, 2024
Three years sounds a long time, but when it’s all the time you have left with your mother, every day is precious. Jeanette Tootell was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2021, and her family gathered. Son Brendan said his sister came from Nelson, his brother from the United Kingdom, and they spent time with Jeanette […]

The Royal Sugar Cupcakes: Matilda and Harper’s Sweet Journey of Giving Back

By Gemma Vallender on November 28, 2024
Year 4 students Matilda Waite and Harper Bradnock from College Street Normal School have proven that with determination, creativity, and a sprinkle of sugar, even the smallest hands can make the biggest difference. Through their cupcake venture, The Royal Sugar Cupcakes, these young entrepreneurs raised an incredible $1188.40 for Arohanui Hospice, spreading joy one sweet […]

A time to remember loved ones at Christmas

By Abby on November 21, 2024
Farmers' annual Christmas campaign to support local hospice services is now underway, having launched on November 14. This beloved campaign offers a wonderful opportunity for the community to remember loved ones this Christmas and also raise much needed funds for their local hospice. This year marks the 11th year of Farmers’ partnership with hospices nationwide, […]

Local legend leaves huge legacy for hospice care

By Abby on October 30, 2024
Roger Oscar Clausen. Born December 14, 1943; died October 17, 2024 in Palmerston North. Farmer, Rotarian, Lutheran, Arohanui Hospice champion and Harley Davidson rider. Roger Clausen has been remembered as a man of unflinching faith who lived his life giving service to others. He was honoured many times, with a QSM in 2004, a Palmerston North […]

Hendrika Hoogendyk’s Art Collection to Support Arohanui Hospice: An Exhibition of Generosity and Legacy

By Abby on October 21, 2024
Palmerston North, 21 October 2024— Arohanui Hospice is honoured to announce the exhibition of an art collection bequeathed by the late Hendrika Hoogendyk, a woman whose passion for the arts and commitment to her community will continue to impact lives through this generous act. The exhibition will showcase a curated selection of Hendrika’s personal art […]

Arohanui Hospice encourages community to “Buy Nothing New” this October

By Gemma Vallender on September 24, 2024
In a drive to promote sustainability and support local charities, Arohanui Hospice is encouraging the community to participate in Buy Nothing New October. Throughout the month, locals are invited to visit one of Arohanui Hospice’s four shops and purchase quality second-hand items, with all proceeds supporting the hospice’s essential work. Buy Nothing New October is […]

Tree of Remembrance - Calling all volunteers!

By Abby on September 3, 2024
Volunteer with Arohanui Hospice's Trees of Remembrance Campaign! This December, Arohanui Hospice invites you to join our Trees of Remembrance campaign at The Plaza, proudly supported by Farmers stores nationwide. We're looking for volunteers to help at our stand, where you can make a difference by spreading festive cheer and supporting our community while raising […]

500 Club launch

By Abby on August 20, 2024
Arohanui Hospice Launches Exclusive 500 Club to Foster Corporate Giving and Secure Vital Funding Arohanui Hospice is proud to announce the launch of its new 500 Club, a unique initiative inviting corporate partners to commit to donating $500 per month.  This sustained support will directly fuel the essential services provided by Arohanui Hospice, offering the […]

Have Your Say! Help Shape the Future of Arohanui Hospice Services - Community Timetable

By Abby on August 14, 2024
Arohanui Hospice is excited to invite the community to participate in an interactive forum aimed at shaping the future of hospice services in the region. These events are a unique opportunity for community members to share their ideas and help guide the development of future hospice and community palliative care services. "We are committed to […]

Beefing up fundraising for Arohanui Hospice

By Abby on June 30, 2024
Arohanui Hospice’s Farming for Hospice programme celebrates 30 years of fundraising in autumn 2024. And it started the way all good programmes do, with a really good idea. Farmer Gerald Fell had just lost his sister Jennifer to breast cancer. She died aged 50 in the Hospice’s care, and the Hospice were so good to […]

A lifetime dedicated to fundraising

By Megan Smith on March 14, 2022
Humble, generous, dedicated, passionate a true legend. This is Roger Clausen. A man that has been a dedicated advocate for Arohanui Hospice, for over 28 years. This dedication has not only included fundraising a large amount of money, $260,000.00 to be exact, he has also been engaging the community and educating individuals all over the […]

Paying it forward one cake at a time

By Megan Smith on March 14, 2022
When a patient asked us to help make his dream of marrying his long-time love come true, we had no idea the cake baker who would help us would have her own story of hospice. This beautiful story came from Aimee Waite of the Wildflower Cakery. “The opportunity to make a wedding cake came about […]

Kind Hearted students bake treats for Arohanui Hospice

By Megan Smith on November 26, 2021
Children at Palmerston North’s Riverdale School are lapping up lessons in kindness. For teacher and Kind Hearts Club leader Lynette Kenyon, the idea of involving children in doing things to help others was born out of her being on the receiving end of a random but well-considered good deed. An unexpected stay in the children’s […]

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