This Christmas, help provide a Lifeline for patients facing their hardest moments.
Give today to help provide a chaplaincy visit for a patient needing emotional and spiritual support this festive period.
When Angela's life changed in an instant, hospital chaplains became a source of comfort and encouragement as she navigated one of the most difficult seasons of her life.
This Christmas, your support can help ensure patients, whānau, and hospital staff across Aotearoa receive that same care when they need it most.
Angela's Story:
Before a devastating cycling accident turned her world upside down, Angela lived a full and active life. She loved running. She enjoyed creating art. She mentored young people and looked forward to seeing where life would take her next. Then, in an instant, everything changed.
Angela was struck by a van while riding her bike and suffered multiple pelvic fractures that left part of it completely shattered. What followed was six months in hospital, further complications, multiple surgeries, and an uncertain future.
Discover how the chaplaincy team became Angela's "Lifeline":
A Lifeline Through Recovery
Throughout her journey, Angela received excellent medical care.
But her recovery wasn't just physical.
There were difficult days.
Days of uncertainty.
Days of grief and frustration.
And during these moments, it was the chaplains that helped her.
They gave her their time. To listen. To care. To simply be present.
Reflecting on her experience, Angela says:
"Sometimes we didn't even talk if they could see I was distressed. They'd just hold my hand and pray."
And when asked what the support of the chaplaincy team meant to her, Angela used one word:
"A lifeline."
Will You Help Provide a Lifeline?
This Christmas, your gift will help ensure chaplains can continue supporting the patients, whanau, and hospital staff that need us across Aotearoa.
Angela's story is unique, but every day hospital chaplains support people facing illness, trauma, grief, loneliness, uncertainty, and loss.
Together, we can ensure more people experience compassionate care and support during their most difficult moments.