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31 Oct 2025
Thank you to the individuals and funders who have supported our journey since we became a charity in 1985.
People often tell us that our charity is the only health service that has understood their life with debilitating chronic illness and provided appropriate clinical, lifestyle, social and other supports.
I was overwhelmed, unsure where to start, and felt like no one really understood what I was going through. The support I received here changed that. You helped me feel seen and supported at a time when I was struggling to advocate for myself. A response in our 2025 Survey.
We welcome donations to mark this occasion and to enable us to continue to support our vulnerable chronically ill community over our 41st year. Are you able to join our Ruby Crew?
In the last year alone...
277 people enrolled in our Registered Nurse Service to receive support for diagnosis, symptom management, and advocacy.
74 people supported by our advocates to explore the financial assistance available to them from Work and Income NZ.
45 group meetings held around our region to provide connections and education.
574 members: people receiving our updates or engaging with our services in some way.
631 subscribers of our newsletter, including professionals.
8 educational events and material delivered for professionals supporting our community.
$0 received from the government’s health budget.
We invite you to share this campaign to spread the word. Thank you!
Ways to donate:
Use our donation form to pay by debit, credit card, or Google Pay www.mecfscanterbury.nz/donation-form
Purchase something from our Crash Wear Merchandise range www.mecfscanterbury.digitees.co.nz
Visit www.mecfscanterbury.nz/donate for other ways to contribute
For more information about us visit www.mecfscanterbury.nz/how-we-help
Link to Disclaimer: www.mecfscanterbury.nz/about-us/disclaimer