Get involved

Heart Kids Annual Appeal

Heart Kids runs a national campaign to raise awareness of the scale and scope of childhood heart conditions in New Zealand, highlighting those affected. We’re always looking for volunteers to help in the lead up to the campaign, and at our National Street Appeal. To find out more or to lend a helping hand, please email events@heartnz.org.nz.

Donate

12 kiwi kids are born every week with broken hearts. Your kind donation will help transform their lives, and the lives of their families. On their behalf, thank you!

Make a regular donation

Become a “Heart Kids Hero”. By signing up to make a regular donation, you can help ensure that Heart Kids is able to provide services and support to heart families around New Zealand.

Leave a lasting gift

A gift left to Heart Kids in your Will is one of the most generous and lasting ways you can make a life-changing difference to those who suffer from a childhood heart defect.

Volunteer

Heart Kids is always on the lookout for volunteers and there are plenty of different opportunities. These include assisting with fundraising events, getting a team of colleagues together to help cook meals for families as part of the Meals with Heart programme, assisting a local branch or shaking a bucket as part of our annual street collection. If you have some spare time or expertise to offer, please contact us today.

Corporate Support

We have a wonderful family of corporate supporters who make a huge contribution to the help and support we provide to heart children and their families across New Zealand.

Fundraising Events

Whether you’re a cyclist, a baker or simply up for a challenge Heart Kids has a number of fun signature events listed here like the Annual Appeal that you and your friends and family can get involved in.

Fundraise for us

You don’t need to wait for one of our events to make a difference. There are lots of different ways you can fundraise for Heart Kids from giving in celebration or memory of a loved one to running a race or holding your own fundraiser. Perhaps your school or workplace might want to do their own fundraising event? We can help you every step of the way. Contact Lisa to find out more 09 393 8466

Get involved with a local branch

Heart Kids has a network of branches around New Zealand providing localised support and events. These branches are usually made up of volunteers (often heart parents themselves that want to make a difference in their area.. You can get involved in your local community by joining a local branch. For more information you can contact Julie on 09 393 8463.

Payroll Giving

Not only is payroll giving a painless way to donate to Heart Kids (it comes straight from your gross pay) you will receive a tax credit instantly. You can set the amount you want to donate to Heart Kids and this can be organised through your employer who will ensure it comes out of your pay. You can email nicola.garland@heartnz.org.nz

360 Heart Stopper Challenge

Take the plunge in the signature event for Heart Kids. Costume-clad, kind hearted teams of 4-6 people seek sponsorship to plunge into a pool of icy water for 360 seconds.

Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge

Heart Kids is thrilled to be the official charity of the annual Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge. Held in November each year, participants have the option of raising money as they pedal for heart Kids.

Have a Cuppa for Heart Kids

Host a morning or afternoon tea, register your event, and we’ll send you a hosting pack. Invite your friends, family, colleagues or neighbours to bring a donation and join you for a cuppa and catch up!