Mollie's life was defined by service. Through the Presbyterian Support South Canterbury Fund, her commitment to helping people will continue to make a difference across South Canterbury for many years to come.
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For Ann and Gary Dennison, giving back has never been a one-off act it’s simply how they’ve lived their lives.
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For Lesley and Malcolm Roy, life has always been shaped by people, place, and the moments where paths quietly intersect and change everything.
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Rosemary and Dale’s story is one of gratitude and a commitment to making life better for others. Their belief in community action extends far beyond financial giving. Both emphasise that time and involvement can be just as valuable as money.
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Cecil Tubbs spent his entire life on the Meadowbank farm, where he worked with dedication and pride. Cecil never married and did not have children, but his life was rich with community ties and sporting achievements.
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Annie & Russell Cowles Fund
From farm chores to 28,500 gift hampers, Annie and Russell Cowles built a life of grit, generosity, and community—now honoured through their enduring legacy fund.
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O’Sullivan Family Scholarship
The O’Sullivan family has a long-standing affiliation with Lincoln University and this new scholarship will assist South Canterbury students to thrive in the rural sector.
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Susan Stafford Fund
Raised on kindness and resilience, Susan Stafford’s legacy gift champions those with disabilities—sharing hope, gratitude, and a helping hand with future generations.
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Alzheimers Fund & Air Rescue Fund
For 50 years the Sisters at the Home of Compassion faithfully cared for the elderly in South Canterbury. This tradition continues through the St. Vianney’s Timaru Trust.
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Fraser Ross Environmental Fund
Fraser Ross was in his 80’s when he found he physically couldn’t continue the conservation work that was so dear to him. In 2016 he reached out to us at the Aoraki Foundation.
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John & Bernadette McKay Fund
We ask our donors to ‘leave a legacy’, a fund that will allow their memory and generous spirit to live on. John & Bernadette McKay certainly did just that.
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Mackenzie Charitable Fund
Brian Bell’s life changing diagnosis rallied the Mackenzie community to look after him. Many years later he had the chance to pay it forward through the Aoraki Foundation.
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Miller General Impact Fund
Our founding donors were legends of the transport industry, but it is their legacy gift to our community that will ensure this story gets told for generations to come.
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SC Multiple Sclerosis Fund
After selling a property, Multiple Sclerosis South Canterbury didn’t want to just watch the money trickle away. Instead they used it to kick start a forever fund for their service.
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Financial Literacy Fund
There is a saying “put your money where your mouth is”, that is exactly what staff member Richard Spackman has done by starting the Financial Literacy Fund with his wife
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Youth Endowment Fund
A decision in 1974 to start a golf course has led to a hole-in-one for the young people of St. Andrews, and this is all thanks to a community minded committee.
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Swimming Fund
The unique thing about this fund is: it’s not named after its donors. We would have called it the Paul & Sarah Fund, except Paul and Sarah aren’t their real names.
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Cody Hunter Fund
When Cody Hunter was born with liver issues in 1994, the Timaru Host Lions raised almost $100,000 for his treatment. Today that money continues to help people in need.
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Health Endowment Fund
This story starts back in 2011, when the Aoraki Foundation and South Canterbury District Health Board (SCDHB) combined to fundraise for a MRI Scanner.
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