It’s our 40th Ruby Anniversary!
1 November 2025
Many people have been involved in our charity over the last 40 years – some in active roles as committee members, staff and volunteers, and others as part of our community of peers and whānau. We are grateful for all the contributions.
From the beginning in 1985, the group was active in providing education and support for people with ME/CFS and their health professionals. Our current team is honoured to be continuing this legacy.
People often tell us that our charity is the only health service that has understood their life with debilitating chronic illness and provided appropriate clinical, lifestyle, social and other supports.
We welcome donations to mark this occasion and to enable us to continue to support our vulnerable chronically ill community over our 41st year. Are you able to join our Ruby Crew?
In the last year alone...
✦ 277 people enrolled in our Registered Nurse Service to receive support for diagnosis, symptom management, and advocacy.
✦ 74 people supported by our advocates to explore the financial assistance available to them from Work and Income NZ.
✦ 45 group meetings held around our region to provide connections and education.
✦ 574 members: people receiving our updates or engaging with our services in some way.
✦ 8 educational events and material delivered for professionals supporting our community.
✦ $0 received from the government’s health budget.
We invite you to share this campaign to spread the word. Thank you!