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Cardiac and Respiratory Foundation NZ is dedicated to improving heart and lung health outcomes. It brings together the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ, Kia Manawanui Trust – The Heart of Aotearoa, Lung Foundation NZ, and the Bronchiectasis Foundation NZ.

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Support us

Support heart and lung health in Aotearoa by becoming an ambassador, taking on a fundraising challenge, donating, partnering with us, or joining campaigns like Blue Shirt Day, World Heart Day and Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Your support funds research, education and better care.

Nick Ashill, right, and Jamie Thomson of Comfortech - Nick Runs Australia

Become an ambassador

Take on a bold fundraising challenge as an ambassador and help improve heart and lung health across New Zealand.

Blue Shirt Day

Go blue every May to support the 1 in 8 Kiwis with asthma. Help fund research, education and advocacy.

Host a fundraiser

From climbing mountains to selling cakes, every fundraiser helps New Zealanders with heart and lung conditions.

Our grant funders

We do not receive any Government funding. However, together with the compassionate help of many individuals, the support sponsors and partners provide us with enables us to deliver many programmes.

Partner with us

Partner with us to improve heart and lung health and join organisations driving change across Aotearoa.

Ways to give

There are many ways to support better heart and lung health in Aotearoa through donations, fundraising and more.

World Heart Day

Each World Heart Day, we raise awareness and advocate for better treatment and care for heart patients.