Rotorua family seeks support for Ronald McDonald fundraiser

A family from Rotorua is seeking help for a fundraiser supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities. They have shared their personal story to encourage donations. Jacinda Barber and her husband Tim relied heavily on the charity when their daughter, Emma, faced serious health issues. Ronald McDonald House Charities offers support and accommodation for families with children needing hospital care. The House to House challenge invites people to raise funds through activities like cycling, running, or walking. Jacinda and Tim faced a tough journey when they traveled from Rotorua to Auckland. They learned their unborn daughter had a serious heart condition that would need urgent treatment after birth. Emma was born strong. She had her first surgery just 24 hours after she was born and underwent open-heart surgery when she was only four days old. The family hopes more people will participate in the challenge to help others like them.