News from our members
The Capil Family from Invercargill start a new fun challenge to raise funds for IDFNZ. Visit their facebook page to see for yourself https://www.facebook.com/IDFNZTHROWAPIEFORPI
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Beware Yellow month member stories!
June 7, 2017
Thank you to some of our inspiring and brave Liver Transplant members for recently sharing their stories as part of 'Beware yellow month'.See their individual stories here:Dominic Joseph- Kura Charnisa Kitekeiaho Armani Kaifa-WoltersTo see some of our other amazing liver transplant patients stories see here .
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'Pi Awareness' edition Newsletter
April 29, 2017
Our "PI Awareness" edition newsletter has been published with some informative stories as well as dates for your diary with upcoming events and fundraisers being hosted by IDFNZ.Of particular interest in the newsletter is the article by Dr Annaliesse Blincoe on latest PI information. Dr Annaliesse is the ...
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April PID Week- Thank you for sharing your stories
April 29, 2017
Today marks the end of WORLD PI WEEK, a global campaign which aims to raise awareness and improve diagnosis and treatment of primary immunodeficiency (PI).Thank you to our PID members for sharing their stories with us in honour of this week, which we have published ...
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McKenzie Edwards
March 1, 2017
McKenzie is a very special little boy. At just three months old he was sent to the hospital for testing as he was jaundiced. After arriving at the hospital for further tests, he endured blood tests and was referred to Starship for a liver biopsy. The ...
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Ben Stanbury: Representing Team New Zealand
Feb. 21, 2017
At four months old Ben was diagnosed with Autosomal Recessive Kidney Disease, a rare and serious chronic disease that would rule his life. At age 9 Ben received a liver transplant from a deceased donor. This new liver has given him more energy, helped him ...
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February 2017 Newsletter
Feb. 10, 2017
The February newsletter is in the mail to you now. Be sure to check out news and upcoming events .
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Holiday Helpers Network Waiheke Island- Thank you
Aug. 12, 2016
A big thank you to Dan and Karyn and the other members of HHN Waiheke Island team for organising more magical respite breaks for KIDS Foundation families. Three families have enjoyed relaxing pamper holidays so far this year, with another two in the planning stages. ...
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IDFNZ Kids Foundation children give back to special Doctors
Feb. 29, 2016
Kids Foundation children presenting a special gift of appreciation to Dr Kahn Preece and Dr Helen Evans- as a gesture of thanks to all of the Starship medical professionals for taking good care of them.
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Fitim's Family enjoy a Holiday Helpers Network Waiheke break
Feb. 18, 2015
In November 17 year old KIDS Foundation member Fitim Rudi was nominated for a special HHN Waiheke weekend break . Fitim and his family were able to relax and enjoy a restful weekend filled with fun activities. The family were given a warm welcome by ...
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The Sutherland's Wild Waiheke Week!
Feb. 18, 2015
When Janet from the Kids Foundation phoned and asked if our family would like a few days on Waiheke we jumped at the chance. This year has turned into a tumultuous year for our family when Lara fell seriously ill again after a few good ...
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THROW A PIE FOR PI - Support IDFNZ KIDS Foundation
Sept. 4, 2014
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Zoe Edwards and family Enjoying Waiheke Island
June 25, 2014
Zoe Edwards and family enjoying a well-deserved break on Waiheke Island thanks to the generosity of HHN Waiheke “It was perfect, we were amazed at how every aspect had been thought of and was taken care of, from the fridge and pantry being very well ...
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25 years of Immunology Awareness and PID Patient Support
Feb. 1, 2014
IDFNZ (The Immune Deficiencies Foundation of New Zealand Inc.) was formed in 1989 as a patient support group - 25 years later it is still offering New Zealand immune deficient patients free support services. To celebrate its anniversary this year IDFNZ is hosting a free ...
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Shanias fun trip to Queenstown
Dec. 3, 2012
Shania is one of our KIDS Foundation liver transplant members, writing here to report on a special holiday she enjoyed in Queenstown.
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Queensland Transplant Games
Aug. 15, 2012
The KIDS Foundation was proud to see four of our liver transplant patients participating in the transplant games held in Queensland in August this year. All four youngsters came back with medals! Read their individual stories under our Kids members stories section.The photo shows the group ...