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The legendary KIDS Foundation children's Auckland Christmas party took place on Saturday 5th December. We were blessed with mainly fine weather after the previous days storms. The usual sausage sizzle and entertainment by BJ the clown and our face painters / tattoo artists - was followed by a visit from Santa himself . Everyone had a fun time , lots of Christmas cheer and good family fun .... Read More »
Circus Quirkus Napier and Gisborne Shows to be hosted by KIDS Foundation Circus Quirkus has proved to be very popular with our Primary Immune Deficient, liver and bowel transplant families.We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting these shows for Napier and Gisborne, medically fragile and special needs familiesagain in 2010. 'Circus Quirkus' combines a truly unique non-animal... Read More »
Read the latest In Touch newsletter online now. See the new South Island Respite Home, transplant Games update, How to support the Foundation , Conference 2010 and more...... Read More »
FIRST NOTICE Our 2010 Family conference will be in Auckland July 16th - 18th . Watch out for Early bird registrations from December 1st 2009 - to ensure your family are able to attend this super event. The conference will be celebrating 21 years of patient support!!... Read More »
Upcoming IDFNZ/KIDS FOUNDATION Events for Patients: Sept 30th - Patient meeting Auckland, Ten pin bowling , Oct 14th - Coffee group meeting Auckland Starship Patients , Nov 2 nd - Christchurch hospital clinic / Patient meeting , Nov 21st Wellington Patient Xmas event / meeting , Dec 5th - Auckland Patient Xmas event / meeting , Dec 6th Dunedin Patient Xmas event / meeting , OTHER... Read More »
Nova Systems Ltd and Mitsubishi Electric are working together to support the Foundations Respite Home program with three wonderful gifts! The latest Respite Home is going on display at the Christchurch Home Show October 16th - 18th. These companies have kindly donated and installed a free air conditioning unit to keep our home warm and cozy in the winter and cool in summer - when it reaches its... Read More »
The KIDS Foundation was proud to see four of our liver transplant patients participating in the transplant games held in Queensland in August this year.All four youngsters came back with medals! Read their individual stories under our members stories section. The photo shows the group as they set off from Auckland; Left to right: Katie Hodge, Jayten Tairua, Julia Woolf, Mathew Mokoroa.... Read More »
The First South Island Respite home made it first public appearance at the Auckland Home Show last week. Thousands of people attending the show were able to see it first hand and learn all about the Foundation and our efforts to provide respite breaks for families. The home will be travelling down to Christchurch for the Canterbury Home Show October 16th - 18th , before making its way to... Read More »
Our much-loved, Kids Foundation Razz Ma Tazz shows are happening around the country throughout August and September. This year we are hosting 13 shows to provide a fun night out for thousands of special needs children/ families such as our own; they also help to raise valuable public awareness of our cause, and raise much needed funds as part of our Annual Appeal. The Foundation would like to... Read More »