Well Foundation

💙 Gratitude in action 💙

Today, we had the privilege of welcoming Julie and her daughters, Kate and Anna, back to Ward 5 at North Shore Hospital to honour the memory of their much-loved husband and father, Peter.

Peter passed away under the compassionate care of the wonderful Ward 5 team, and in his memory, Julie wanted to pay it forward for other families facing similar circumstances. Through a generous donation it has enabled a La-Z-Boy chair to be gifted to the ward, providing comfort and support for loved ones spending long hours at a patient's bedside.

During their visit, Julie, Kate and Anna had the opportunity to thank Charge Nurse Coralyn and Shyleena, one of the nurses who cared for Peter during his time on the ward.

This thoughtful donation, made possible by Julie’s suggestion to family and friends of a donation in-lieu of flowers is a beautiful example of gratitude and generosity. It will make a meaningful difference to countless families in the years ahead.

Thank you, Julie, Kate and Anna, for choosing to honour Peter's memory in such a special way and for giving back to the hospital team and the patients and families who will follow in your footsteps.

You can learn more about in-memory giving here: www.wellfoundation.org.nz/give-in-memory

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💙 A huge thank you to the incredible young women of Bristol House for their generosity and community spirit.

The seven flatmates recently hosted a ball in “Support of Women and Their Reproductive Systems" and have generously donated the $1,520 they raised to support gynaecological cancer research initiatives.

With strong links to health through their studies in medicine and nursing, these young women understand the importance of advancing research and improving outcomes for women affected by gynaecological cancers.

This is a wonderful example of young people paying it forward and supporting causes that will benefit others for generations to come.

Thank you, the Bristol House flatmates, for turning fun, friendship and fundraising into meaningful impact.

We are incredibly grateful for your support. 💙

Well Foundation was honoured to be invited as the charity partner for the Waitematā Preoperative Symposium held at North Shore Hospital this weekend.

We value every opportunity to support the incredible work of our clinical staff, while also helping staff better understand how Well Foundation transforms the gratitude of patients into meaningful impact across our hospitals and healthcare services.

A special thank you to our amazing trustee for presenting at today’s symposium. Your candid and personal sharing of your health journey was incredibly well received by attendees, and we are so grateful to have you as part of the Well Foundation family.

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🩺 Happy International Day of the Midwife! 💙

Behind every safe arrival, every reassured parent, every confident first hold, there’s a midwife.

Today we celebrate the incredible work of midwives across our region - the skill, the compassion and the presence in life’s most profound moments.

As we continue to support the construction of a new Primary Birthing Unit at Waitākere Hospital, days like today remind us exactly why this work matters. Purpose-built spaces for midwife-led care. More choice for West Auckland families. Babies welcomed closer to home, closer to their people.

Special thanks to The Trusts for their early support of this project. They'll be contributing to equipment for the planned pre and post natal education space . We look forward to sharing more with you about this exciting project.

This is what investing in community looks like. 💛

To every midwife reading this - thank you. Your skill, your compassion, your presence in the hardest and most joyful moments, it matters more than words can say.