Regardless of how large or small the gift, we appreciate all our Sunrise donors who have joined us in building a powerful taonga (treasure) for our community for generations to come.

There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to giving through Sunrise, hence we offer a variety of options if you would like to become a donor.

You can choose -

  • To have the fund in your name, your family name, or any name of your choice.
  • Which charities or causes will receive grants from the income from your fund.
  • To receive annual reports on earnings and distributions from your named endowment fund.

 

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Our Donors - the heart of Sunrise

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Gavin McFarlane 1939 - 2015

Gavin McFarlane left his estate to Sunrise and chose the Gisborne East Coast Cancer Foundation and Hospice Tairawhiti as beneficiaries of his donation.
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Bob and Aileen Harris

Bob and Aileen Harris gifted a $1.38 million legacy to Sunrise and requested an endowment fund be set up in their names.
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Bill and Margie Thorpe

Bill and Margie Thorpe established a named endowment fund at Sunrise to support Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Hospice Tairāwhiti.
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Dame Bronwen and Dr Peter Holdsworth Family Fund

Dame Bronwen and her husband Dr Peter Holdsworth established their named fund to support the Arts and Environment Funds with Sunrise.
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Les McGreevy 1942 - 2019

Les McGreevy donated regularly to Sunrise in his lifetime, and also left a gift in his will.
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Ross and Jackie McDonald

Ross and Jackie McDonald were hardworking rural folk whose lives revolved around family, farming and the outdoors.
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Rosemary Johnson 1943 - 2018

After Rosemary passed away in 2018 Graham Johnson and his family established a named endowment fund in her name.
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Stephen (Steve) Crosby 1941-1988

A fund that provides scholarships for Gisborne Boys' High School and Gisborne Girls' High School.
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Charles Wilkinson Musical Trust

A fund to support musicians under the age of 21 who show musical talent and could benefit from financial support.
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Paul Benge Scholarship Fund

A scholarship fund to support students in Tairāwhiti who want to study veterinary science or animal care.