For most, the festive season is a time of joy. But for those who have lost friends or family during the year - it can be a particularly tough time. Nic Russell knows this well. She lost her daughter Kenzie to cancer just after Christmas in 2005.

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Kenzie's Gift is a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005 (CC21425)

Kenzie’s Gift is an Aotearoa charitydedicated to helping young Kiwis andtheir whānau affected by serious illnessor grief. Our vision is to ensure noyoung Kiwi faces serious illness or grief alone.

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. (What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.)