Supporter's Stories
“We know that Aotea Group’s support is actively assisting in something that makes a genuine difference, now and into the future.”
Mercy Hospital was established in Dunedin in 1936. Since its inception, Mercy’s focus has firmly been on the health and wellbeing of the people of the region.
Being recently retired, you get the chance to spend more time doing the things you really enjoy. For us it was more overseas travel, while at a local level it was gardening (Carolyn) and motorsport (Evan).
We are supporting researchers who had a passion for what they do, and that they do it because they care. And who wouldn’t want to help people who feel like that?”
"The fact that the Foundation does this incredible grassroots research in Otago means we are supporting both the researchers and the region."
Challenge Marketing is proud to support the Otago Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) because we deeply believe in the importance of advancing medical science to improve lives.
The range of Dunedin's research capability never ceases to amaze Otago Medical Research Foundation council member Sharon Knowles, but none more so than during a pandemic.
Dunedin PaperPlus owners John and Jacqui Brenssell say supporting research is a great way of being involved with the community.
Contributing to a medical fund that makes a difference is awesome, but so too is supporting an initiative that nurtures young people in the region.
Queenstown's ADEPT Mactodd Charitable Trust has committed to invest in an OMRF's Annual Grant research project for each of the next 10 years.
Dr Michele Coleman sees first-hand the pivotal role the Otago Medical Research Foundation has in research, in kick-starting careers, and in making a difference to retaining talent in Dunedin.
Mike Bird has been in business in Dunedin all his working life and now that he is semi-retired, he says life is busier than ever.
Giving talented young people an opportunity to develop is important to OMRF sponsor Jan Warburton.