Middlemore Foundation, Auckland Videos

Thank you Jammie Army! We are beyond thrilled to let you know that as of last Friday, an extraordinary 18,034 pairs of jammies and winter items have been distributed to children in Kidz First Hospital, community healthcare, and Mana Kidz schools across South Auckland!

Birkenhead Volunteer Fire Brigade swung by Kidz First today to delight our tamariki with jammies and a play in the truck! Thanks so much 🚒 ❤

Maanawatia a Matariki ⭐️

Highbrook Rotary's latest Fun Run was a smashing success, raising over $20,000 for local charities including the Middlemore Foundation! Huge thanks to everyone involved in organising this fantastic event, where our community rallied together at such beautiful location. It was heartwarming to see local businesses such as OfficeMax New Zealand & Goodman Group join in the fun, showing their support and solidarity. Here's to making a real difference, one step at a time! 🏃‍♂️💫

Thank you to everyon3 for joining Brown Buttabean to Put Kidz First this Christmas! We are blown away by the toy donations collected for patients under the care of Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau Kidz First ❤️

BBM shares the magic of Kidz First Christmas on the Breakfast Show
It was awesome to see Dave Letele (aka Brown Buttabean) on Breakfast this morning sharing some of the magic behind Kidz First Christmas with a little help from 6 year old Nina Grace! www.kidzfirstchristmas.org.nz @countiesmanukauhealth Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau https://lnkd.in/gkfMd9Dp

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Happy Friday from these precious dolls kindly donated by one of our generous knitters this week ❤ They are going to make some young patients very happy!

Aroha mai, aroha atu - Ko tenei te whakatauki oo Middlemore Foundation. Aroha mai, aroha atu" is the guiding whakatauki of the Middlemore Foundation, translating to "love received, love given." It encompasses compassion and empathy, resonating across: Te Tinana, the Physical Te Wairua, the Spirit Te Hinengaro, the Mind Te Tangata, the Person It serves as a reminder that love is a force we both receive and have the power to give, enriching the lives of all we touch. Throughout the year, the spirit of "Aroha mai, aroha atu" shines through the generosity of our donors and volunteers. For example our knitters lovingly create garments and blankets for pepi in our community and at our Hospital. The recipients feel this love, knowing it was given with aroha. #tewikiotereomaori

Analina is a Health Science Academies student with FOU: The Future is Open to Us. She talks to us about why the Middlemore Foundation Health Science Scholarships, FOU and the Health Science Academy are important to encourage Pacific youth into health careers and why we need Pacific representation in health care. “I think its super important for more Pacific people to enter into the healthcare workforce. It is very important to have people who look like you, know where you come from and what your values are, to serve as role models and leaders for other Pacific people who want to enter into the workforce. “ Click here to learn more: https://www.middlemorefoundation.org.nz/health-science-scholarships

How you can support Middlemore Foundation this #GivingTuesdayNow
#GivingTuesdayNow is a global movement unleashing the power of people and organisations to transform their communities. This year is focused around the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. You can join the global movement by supporting Middlemore Foundation’s Send Help, Spread Hope campaign. By giving a donation or using the power of your voice in your local community, you will be helping provide essential items to vulnerable families in South Auckland. Donate at: http://bit.ly/MF-DONATE

Middlemore Foundation humbled by Whakaari/ White Island generosity
We would like to acknowledge and thank the community for their generosity in response to calls for support in the wake of the Whakaari/White Island tragedy. Learn more: http://bit.ly/WhiteIslandGenerosity

Where the donated goods go
Joy and Kaye have the pleasure of gifting the goods that are donated. Watch to hear the positive impact your donations have!

Gift a native tree this Christmas
Will you join Joseph Parker in supporting the Manurewa Community Garden? This Christmas we are raising funds for native trees to be used as a windbreak. Make a donation at: http://bit.ly/TREE-APPEAL

Roy's story - The support of Kidz First Community
In part two of Roy's story, the Kaumavae whānau tell us about the support they receive from Kidz First Community. #CommunityVoices

Mana-ā-riki - Tamara's story
Tamara shares the positive impact the education strand of Mana-ā-riki has had on her whānau. Learn more about Mana-ā-riki: http://bit.ly/Mana-a-riki

Support Kidz First with Z Energy's Good in the Hood
It's International Day of Charity! This year we would like to encourage you to support Kidz First ED upgrade to the whānau room. Pop down to a participating Z Energy location during September and vote for Kidz First! The upgrade will provide families with a space that conveys a sense of peace and calm during a difficult time.

Mana-ā-riki - Health and Education
Tony Tumai, Chair of Edmund Hillary School and Senior Constable at New Zealand Police, shares with us how good health can have a positive impact on education.

Our children are our treasures
"O au matua o fanau" (our children are our treasures), wise words from our ambassador Joseph Parker. This year's theme for #SamoanLanguageWeek is ‘Lalaga le si’osi’omaga mo se lumana’i manuia’ (Weave an environment for a better future.) At Middlemore Foundation we focus on improving the health, home environment and education of children in South Auckland so they can reach their full potential and be free to thrive, setting them up for a better future. You can help too: http://bit.ly/donate-to-MF