Each week, 12 babies across New Zealand are born with a heart defect. While there are surgical procedures that can improve the heart's function, there is no cure for CHD.

HeartKids NZ receive no government funding and must fundraise for all its services, so the Bartercard Foundation is thrilled to be able to step in and help support some of these fundraising efforts.

The Foundation has wasted no time in raising funds. Just before Christmas 2016, a fundraising day was held where staff contacted their members, raising over T$32,000 in just one day. 

Raymond Goubitz, Bartercard Trustee representative of the Foundation says, “The Trustees of the Bartercard Foundation are delighted to support HeartKids with the valuable support services they provide to the families of Heart Children. Using Bartercard Trade Dollars, the Foundation will assist their cashflow and help raise their profile.” He adds, “We’re thrilled by the initial support of our member community and their generosity – it just goes to show what can be raised in just a day for something so worthy and the difference this will make to those lives affected by CHD.”

The Bartercard Foundation has helped to support their previous charity - Child Cancer Foundation - in the following ways:

• Marketing, promotional and publicity material for Appeal Month and other national and international events
• Purchasing linen and whiteware for Family Centres
• Photography, hire equipment and branded t-shirts for volunteers and national events
• Sound Systems for the Memorial Day
• Bouncy castles and entertainment for the Family Christmas Party