About Us

Cancer is the biggest killer and cause of disability in children and adults in New Zealand. There are 327 new diagnoses each week affecting 5232 family members.

Kenzie’s Gift provides community based specialist practitioners to assist with the emotional stress that families affected by cancer are under.

Research has shown therapeutic interventions improve quality of life.

Combined with Nic Russell's professional and personal experiences is the added expertise of The Guardian Trust and The Kenzie’s Gift Board:

	Mike McCrystal, Oncologist. Mike is a leading Medical Oncologist working both for Auckland District Health Board and private practice.
	Dr. Lisa Shamseldin PhD (Law). Lisa's expertise is in child protection and welfare ensuring a child's legal rights are met and respected.
	Debbie Mills, Community and Hospice HPS, NNEB. Debbie is a leading community creative and expressive therapist with extensive expertise in working with families with life threatening/limiting illnesses, dying and grief.
	Pippa Turley, Communications and PR Consultant. Pippa is a top Marketing Executive with over 16 years experience with an extensive profile in the business of sponsorship and event management.
	Kenzie’s Gift Advisors: Patch Adams. - Patch Adams has joined us in the capacity of advisor and become the public figure of Kenzie’s Gift. His life was the template for the plot of the movie Patch Adams, starring Robin Williams. Patch Adams is a Doctor, social activist, professional clown, performer and author. Carol Bolton (Hospital Play Specialist) Bob Wakelin (Business Mentors New Zealand) Child Psych Liaison Service