Give a little hope this Christmas
Give a little hope this Christmas, because no parent should feel alone at their child’s hospital bedside. Not just a gift - it’s connection.
Christchurch, Canterbury
Bring comfort to parents with little ones in hospital this Christmas
At Christmas time, with whānau near -
most share good food and moments dear.
But some are stuck in hospital walls,
while caring for their baby small.
No jandals, picnics, Christmas cheer -
just waiting, worrying, wiping a tear.
That's where your kindness plays a part -
a gift of hope, straight from the heart.
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While many of us will celebrate the festive season with family, some parents will be spending the holidays in hospital - caring for a seriously ill child or newborn.
It's an incredibly tough time, filled with stress, worry, and isolation.
That's where One Mother to Another steps in.
Our Christmas care packages, filled with essentials, festive treats, and a handwritten note of encouragement, remind caregivers they are not forgotten.
This year, we're aiming to reach 350 families across 21 hospital wards throughout the South Island.
And the best part - every dollar you give will be DOUBLED by our generous match funders!
$25 becomes $50
$50 becomes $100
Every gift brings twice the impact.
Thank you for helping us spread kindness when it matters most.
About us
Through the simple act of gift giving, One Mother to Another supports parents and whānau with a hospitalised baby or child, as well as mothers facing their own mental health challenges.
We do this by delivering more than 7,000 care packages every year to South Island hospital wards, offering recipients practical support, comfort, and a reminder that they’re not alone
We welcome Payroll Giving through Givealitte. Regular donations help us plan ahead and make a lasting difference.
Use of funds
With only $25 you can buy a care package and bring a smile to the face of a parent at their child’s hospital bedside.
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Latest update
The impact YOU made! 11 February 2026
As the year gets back into full swing, we wanted to touch base to say a MASSIVE thank you to everyone who helped make our Christmas care packages possible. Thanks to your generosity, gift bags filled with practical items and thoughtful treats were delivered to mums, dads and whānau with sick children in hospital on Christmas Day - helping them feel seen, supported, and cared for at what can be a really tough time.
The messages we’ve received since have been incredibly moving and we just wanted to pass the "thanks" on as it was YOUR support which helped turn what could have been a very hard Christmas Day in hospital into one with a little more comfort, kindness, and hope.
“I am writing to thank you for the incredibly generous care packages we received while in NICU. We were in hospital over Christmas, so opening this on Christmas Day made it feel like we were still able to take part in some Christmas traditions, even though we weren’t able to be at home with the rest of our family. There were so many thoughtful things inside, including the hand-written notes, and we now have some special items that will always remind us of our experience.
Keep up the amazing work!”
- Julia, mum
Thanks again for making it happen!
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Hi, Thank you for your support - every contribution helps us reach more families and make hospital days a little gentler this Christmas. We really appreciate it.
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