The Cody Hunter Timaru Host Lions Fund was established to benefit South Canterbury individuals and families going through an organ transplant.
The Cody Hunter story is heart warming. It starts with a young baby fighting for his life, and a community who stepped up to protect him.
The people of South Canterbury raised a significant sum of money to provide medical care for Cody, who required a liver transplant in 1994. In a strange and wonderful twist of fate Cody recovered without surgery. The money was protected by the Timaru Host Lions and in fact helped another young child with an organ transplant. Some 22 years after the fundraising effort Cody did require a liver transplant and the fund was there to help.
Fast forward a few years and the Timaru Host Lions entrusted the Aoraki Foundation to protect and grow this fund so it will continue to provide health benefits to South Canterbury forever. Here at Aoraki we feel privileged and honoured to hold these funds for the community and be part of this beautiful story of giving and triumph.
How do I help grow this fund?
Anyone that cares about South Canterbury, organ donation and the Cody Hunter story can donate and/or leave bequests in their will to this fund. This will continue to grow the fund and help us meet the demand for support of organ donation in South Canterbury.
You can make an immediate one off or regular monthly donation below. All donations are eligible for a 33% tax credit.
If you would prefer to make a bank transfer or leave a bequest in your will, please contact us now.
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Can I get a grant?
The Cody Hunter can provide funding to help South Canterbury families cover the costs associated with organ transplant. The first point of contact should be an email to the Aoraki Foundation. Please briefly explain your situation in the email and one of our team will be in touch within two weeks.