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
Into our final week 24 November 2025
We are honestly blown away.
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we’ve reached two-thirds of our $20,000 goal - and we are so, so grateful.
The comments you’ve left on our page have meant everything to us. Hearing from parents who received a care pack in the past - and reading how it helped brighten the darkest hospital days - reminds us exactly why this mahi matters. It tells us that the Christmas packs we’re preparing right now will make a difference.
As we head into our final week, we would love you to help us get the word out so we can get over the line. Every donation - big or small - helps us fill another pack, for a parent when they need it most.
Thank you for spreading your Christmas magic...
Latest donations
Dear Meryll, Thank you so very much for your donation. This will make such a difference to a family in hospital with a sick/injured child. Thank you for your support.
Dear Caroline, Thank you so much for sharing this. It means the world to know that your care package brought comfort during such a difficult time. Stories like yours remind us why we do what we do. We’re so grateful for your kindness and support and hope that your little one is doing ok now. Sending lots of aroha.
Dear Jacquie, We’re deeply grateful for your kindness and understanding. Knowing this cause is close to your heart makes your support even more special. Thank you for helping us care for parents facing such a challenging time with their little ones in hospital this Christmas.
Dear Debra, We’re so grateful for your donation - it helps us deliver meaningful care to parents navigating hospital stays with their little ones this Christmas. Thank you!
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