Generous nurse caring for others, forever  

Being diagnosed with Stage 4 terminal breast cancer has prompted Karen “Holly” Hollamby to amend her will, leaving a percentage of her estate to Sunrise as her way of ‘giving back’ to the community she loves.
After being diagnosed with terminal breast cancer, Karen ‘Holly’ Hollamby has amended her will to benefit Sunrise’s General fund with a portion of her estate.

As a Gisborne nurse for over 35 years and a 3rd generation local, Holly says knowing that her donation will stay local is important. Amending her will and having her affairs in order, with no surprises for her family when she goes has bought Holly some comfort. 

“I like knowing my donation will be there forever, rather than a one-off donation. I want to help make a difference in people’s lives, enabling them to be involved in something they may not otherwise be,” says Holly. 

Holly has chosen Sunrise’s General fund to benefit from her donation, as through this fund she knows those with greatest need will be supported.

What also appealed is that Sunrise retains a maximum of one percent of endowment value each year to cover operating costs, with 99 percent of her donation working for our community.

“I like the idea of knowing something of me will continue in this community, giving forever to those who really need it. I hope my story will encourage others to consider doing the same," says Holly. 

Glenda Stokes, Sunrise executive officer says it’s wonderful that Holly has chosen to support Sunrise, but stresses that donors look after those close to them first. 

"Creating equal opportunities for people is important to Holly, and through the General fund we can strive to achieve this on her behalf,” says Glenda. 

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