Our Stories
Casual Fridays benefit those in need
Every Friday the Finance Hub at Gisborne District Council who are not working from home go to work in casual attire and they contribute a donation to the communal office…
St John Fund established in memory of past volunteers
A mystery benefactor has stepped forward to launch a new fund it is hoped will secure the future for our local branch of St John.
Every little bit really does make a difference
Catherine Chrisp, Mary-Jane Richmond and Elaine Clark all signed up for Sunrise Workplace Giving in 2017 whilst working for The Gisborne Herald, and since then their combined donations have totalled over $5,580.
Christmas Giving
Veterinarian surgeon Joe Mayhew thinks he’s found the perfect solution to the dilemma of what to give for Christmas in the form of The Sunrise Foundation Christmas Gift Card.
Creative ways of giving
You name it and Ian Donaldson can fix it and now he’s turned his hand to mobility scooters and donating the income he makes from it to The Sunrise Foundation.
Charity bull gift for Ngatapa Club fund
The Ngatapa Rugby and Associated Sports Club fund has received a significant boost thanks to the generous donation of a bull from Tangihau Angus that raised $19,000.
Leaving a lasting legacy
It is fitting that Gisborne man Andrew Corson is finalising his will, bequeathing almost his entire estate to The Sunrise Foundation as we celebrate Wills Month this September.
Sunrise team puts their money where their mouth is
Together the board and staff of Sunrise have donated over $360,000. We’re passionate about Sunrise and we believe in what we are doing, we put our money where our mouth is.