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May 25, 20231 min read

Warriors bring jammies and joy to Kidz First

Warriors Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Marcelo Montoya, Freddy Lussick, and Viliami Vailea were a hit this week in the Kidz First playroom as...

May 24, 20232 min read

Ma'ata’s battle with rheumatic fever

Ma'ata, 6, collapsed at home last week due to severe leg pain. Alarmed, her mother rushed her to the doctor, who immediately sent them to...

May 1, 20231 min read

Kingi's Collapsed Lung

Now 7 years old, Kingi was just 3 months old when he experienced a collapsed lung as a result of living in a cold, damp home with...

Apr 12, 20231 min read

Long-time Jammie Army Squad Ray White back for 2023!

Ray White Takanini and Karaka are supporting Jammies for June for the eighth consecutive year! They tell us that giving children the gift...

Apr 12, 20231 min read

Roman's experience with Respiratory Illness

Roman, Samoan, 5 For a child like Roman, a bright pair of jammies brings a lot of joy and comfort during his hospital stay. Alongside...

Apr 12, 20231 min read

Easter Knitter Knatter Morning Tea

It was a pleasure to host our Autumn Knitter Knatter morning tea onsite at Middlemore Hospital after COVID has kept our knitters away for...

Mar 2, 20232 min read

Our Flood Response

“Waipuke ana te whenua ki te ua o te rangi, Waipuke ana tangata i te nui o te aroha.” “When rain from the heavens overwhelms the land,...

Dec 23, 20221 min read

Kidz First Christmas

Thank you to everyone who put Kidz First this Christmas! Over 200 children living with long-term health conditions in South Auckland had...

Dec 15, 20221 min read

Raising some dough for Middlemore Foundation

In the busy run-up to Christmas, Middlemore Hospital's Lisa Blake spent several days, late into the night, in the kitchen making one...