Give Families the Gift of More Time Together –
With a Gift in Your Will
Every day across New Zealand, families face the unimaginable when their child is diagnosed with a critical illness. Some families can’t even afford the cost of local travel to get the treatment their child needs – let alone accommodation.
By leaving RMHC NZ a gift in your will, you can ensure that every family in need has a comfortable bed and the necessary support during a period of emotional upheaval; a ‘home-away-from-home’ when their child is hospitalised. Your legacy will provide comfort, stability, and care to families when they need it most—now and long after you have gone. To find out more about writing your will for free: click here.
By leaving RMHC NZ a gift in your will, you can ensure that every family in need has a comfortable bed and the necessary support during a period of emotional upheaval; a ‘home-away-from-home’ when their child is hospitalised. Your legacy will provide comfort, stability, and care to families when they need it most—now and long after you have gone. To find out more about writing your will for free: click here.
By leaving a bequest to RMHC NZ you will be helping ensure its continuing operation, enabling the charity to provide a ‘home-away-from-home’ for future generations of families while their children receive medical care at a hospital away from home.
Every bequest gift - no matter how big or small - can help RMHC NZ support families while their child receives treatment at a hospital away from home. When you make a bequest to RMHC NZ you will be part of a legacy that supports families so they can face their children’s medical journeys together.
$950 - can accommodate a family for a five-day stay (the average stay inone of our Houses).
$7,500 - can refurbish a family bedroom, replacing tired and well used furniture to give the room a new lease of life.
$15,000 - $20,000 - can help establish a special programme, such as an art or music room, or a dedicated play area.
$80,000 - can cover the cost of a brand new family bedroom, as we strive to accommodate all families who need our assistance.
$950 - can accommodate a family for a five-day stay (the average stay inone of our Houses).
$7,500 - can refurbish a family bedroom, replacing tired and well used furniture to give the room a new lease of life.
$15,000 - $20,000 - can help establish a special programme, such as an art or music room, or a dedicated play area.
$80,000 - can cover the cost of a brand new family bedroom, as we strive to accommodate all families who need our assistance.
Whether you are making a will for the first time or adding an addition (codicil) to your existing will, the process of making a bequest is easy. If you wish to make a legacy gift to RMHC New Zealand, please include the following phrase in your will or give this information to the legal advisor of your trust office to be included in your will:
“I bequest to Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand Trust the sum of __% of my estate, (or) residue of my estate (or) property or assets as follows: __________ for the general purposes of the Trust and declare that official receipt of the Ronald
McDonald House Charities New Zealand Trust will be sufficient discharge for my Trustee/Executors.”
You can get further information on how to do this from your legal professional.
“I bequest to Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand Trust the sum of __% of my estate, (or) residue of my estate (or) property or assets as follows: __________ for the general purposes of the Trust and declare that official receipt of the Ronald
McDonald House Charities New Zealand Trust will be sufficient discharge for my Trustee/Executors.”
You can get further information on how to do this from your legal professional.
If you don't have a will and wish to write your will online, RMHC NZ has partnered with 'Gathered Here' who provide a free will writing service. Click here to find out more.
It is possible to make a bequest and tie it to a particular purpose and we will do our upmost to honour your request. However it is more beneficial for RMHC NZ to receive general ‘no strings attached’ bequests as we can put your gift towards wherever the need is greatest for the families we support.
This is completely up to you. However if you do inform us of your gift we will be able to acknowledge and thank you in your life time and show you how your gift will be benefit the charity.
RMHC NZ will respect your privacy at all times and will not pass on any personal information and details to any external parties. All bequests are received and handled in the strictest confidence.
RMHC NZ respects your right to change your mind at any time. If you have already made a bequest, simply consult your lawyer who can review and change your will to reflect your new circumstances and wishes.
If you wish to write your will online, RMHC NZ has partnered with 'Gathered Here' who provide a free will writing service. Click here to find out more.
If you have any questions about wording or would like more information, please contact our team on 0800 764 269 or email us at [email protected]. Alternatively, download our digital wills guide here to find out more about leaving a gift in your will.
If you have any questions about wording or would like more information, please contact our team on 0800 764 269 or email us at [email protected]. Alternatively, download our digital wills guide here to find out more about leaving a gift in your will.
Herb Keen - A Lasting Legacy
Herbert (Herb) Keen, one of New Zealand’s oldest citizens and World War II veterans, passed away in 2023 at the Wallingford Rest Home in Temuka, north of Timaru, with his family by his side. He was 106. Although he never had children, his generosity extended far beyond his family, leaving about $200,000 to various charities in his will, including $50,000 to RMHC NZ.
The Maguire’s story.
Gifts in Wills can support families like the Maguire’s whose son Bryn was diagnosed with brain cancer. Facing immense uncertainty, Bryn underwent two critical brain surgeries and subsequent chemotherapy in Auckland and Christchurch. During this time, the family stayed with RMHC NZ.
