We don’t receive any government funding and rely on the amazing support of people like you to keep our services running. There are so many ways you can get involved and help us support young Kiwis going through some of life’s toughest times – check out our fundraising ideas for schools, workplaces and individuals.
Whether you’re an individual, school or work team looking for fundraising ideas or would like to become a regular donor, you’ll find everything you need here. Our supporters are true heroes, spreading the word about Kenzie’s Gift and raising vital funds to help us reach more tamariki / children and their whānau who desperately need our help.
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It’s estimated 1 in 20 tamariki / children will experience a bereavement by the age of 16. The mental health services to support these grieving tamariki / children is sadly lacking. That’s why we’re on a mission to help these young Kiwis and their whānau affected by serious illness or grief.
By supporting us, you’re directly helping us provide 1-on-1 therapy with registered mental health professionals, serious illness and grief support kits and extensive online resources to those young Kiwis that need it most.
Serious illness and grief can feel overwhelming and isolating. Every dollar that’s raised or donated goes directly to helping young Kiwis and their whānau get the help they need, when they need it most.
Fundraise for Kenzie’s Gift
It’s quick and easy to donate to Kenzie’s Gift online. You can do a one-off donation or weekly or monthly donations. Plus, donations made to Kenzie's Gift are eligible for a 33% rebate from the IRD. Sign up to Supergenerous and you can claim rebates for donations made in the past 4 years.
Or you could do some charity fundraising. Think hosting an event (like a Superhero Friday), taking part in a Kenzie’s Gift fundraising challenge (like the Winter Swim Challenge) or fundraising in whatever way you’d like to. Contact us for support so we can help you boost your impact!
If you’d rather not donate online, you can donate quickly and easily through internet banking. Our details are:
Then contact us for a donation receipt.
With our focus on helping young Kiwis aged 3 to 24 years old, fundraising at your kura / school is a lovely way to give back. Kura / school fundraising ideas include non-uniform days by koha / gold coin donation, bake sales, movie or quiz nights, discos and more.
We reckon the most super way for schools to fundraise is by turning a normal Rāmere / Friday into a Superhero Friday! Scroll down to read more about our Superhero Friday fundraising event, which is a unique, fun way to involve your kura / school in fundraising.
Raising essential funds for Kenzie’s Gift is a great team-building opportunity. Tackle any type of fundraising challenge, from enjoying a shared breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or bake sale to taking on a thrilling adventure, like a sponsored skydive or sporting event.
As well as corporate partnerships being vital to the work we do, they’re great for your business too, helping you meet your CSR (corporate social responsibility) goals. Your organisation could consider making Kenzie’s Gift your charity of the year, setting up payroll giving, sponsoring us or more. Talk to our team for more ideas or to develop an inspiring tailor-made partnership.
Brace yourself, take a deep breath and jump into the cold water! Take on the Kenzie's Gift Winter Swim Challenge and you'll help us create a brighter future for Kiwi kids experiencing serious illness or grief.
Do it on your own or get your swimming buddies together as a team, then choose your challenge. Maybe you’ll take on a go big dip – a big hairy swimming challenge! Or you could become a daily dipper (swim every day of winter) or a weekend warrior (swim every weekend of winter).
The Winter Swim Challenge runs 1st June through to 31st August every year and combines the goodness of cold water swimming with bloody good fun – grab your crew, get wet together and enjoy some well-deserved post-swim coffees.
Kiwi kids going through some of life’s toughest times, like serious illness or grief, need a Superhero. Grab your magic cape and star-spangled boots and become a Superhero to help us provide the vital mental health support they so desperately need.
Superhero Fridays are a fun, different way to involve your kura / school, organisation, community or yourself in fundraising. Our dedicated Superhero Fridays website is online fundraising made easy. Simply sign up to create your fundraising page and then it’s ready to share with the world!
There are so many ways to have a Superhero Friday, including Superhero fancy dress days, breakfasts or bake sales, Kirihimete / Christmas parties, movie or quiz nights. Get inspired by our fundraising ideas.
