Ingram Micro New Zealand has raised a total of NZD $540,000 for Cure Kids since first partnering with the child health research charity in 2014.

Cure Kids is New Zealand’s charity dedicated to supporting research into serious health conditions affecting children. The funds raised by Ingram Micro have contributed to researching a range of paediatric issues, from stillbirth prevention to improved care for premature babies and the treatment of childhood diseases.

Ongoing commitment

Ingram Micro New Zealand’s support throughout 2025 includes participation in several fundraising events. So far in the year, the company has helped generate more than NZD $40,000 towards their mission of improving health outcomes for children across Aotearoa. Notable activities have included the Riccarton Park Red Nose Day Races in Christchurch and the Wellington Rugby for Research event, which alone raised NZD $16,000.

At Wellington Rugby for Research, Cure Kids ambassador Finn shared his personal experience living with type 1 diabetes. His account highlighted the daily realities faced by children with serious illnesses and the impact of Cure Kids-funded research.

The Wellington event also attracted several well-known athletes, including former Black Ferns Melodie Robinson, Monalisa Codling and Shannon Willoughby, as well as former All Blacks coach and Cure Kids patron Sir Graham Henry.

Community engagement

Ingram Micro New Zealand Managing Director Leon De Suza explained the significance of the partnership with Cure Kids and its resonance among staff. He said,

“Ingram Micro is honoured to continue our support of Cure Kids and the critical research it funds. Our ongoing support for Cure Kids is part of our dedication to the charity’s mission of undertaking critical research that is tangibly improving the lives of children and families across the country.”

Detailing the company’s approach, De Suza said, “The breadth of activity we support, from race days and ladies’ lunches to our own Red Nose Day morning tea events, golf days and the Rebel 24-hour challenge, reflects how close this cause is to our hearts. This means so much to our team because everyone knows someone who has been affected. Cure Kids puts family first through its research and events, and that resonates deeply.”

Funding crucial research

Cure Kids was established in 1971 and, over five decades, has invested more than NZD $65 million into New Zealand-based child health research. The charity’s funding has contributed to diagnostic and treatment advances for severe childhood conditions. Among the breakthroughs attributed to this research are findings that vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy and infancy can prevent acute respiratory infections in young children, evidence that side-sleeping during pregnancy reduces the risk of stillbirth by half, and the development of robotic gait trainers for children living with cerebral palsy. The research also showed that babies born prematurely at just 23 to 24 weeks can survive and thrive.

Frances Soutter, Chief Executive at Cure Kids, acknowledged Ingram Micro’s contributions in a statement.

“Cure Kids extends heartfelt thanks to Ingram Micro for its steadfast commitment to our mission, raising more than NZD $540,000 during the past 11 years. As a long-term supporter of Cure Kids, the Ingram Micro New Zealand team has a genuine passion for what we do and their unwavering commitment to fundraising events. We genuinely feel that we are part of the Ingram Micro whanau.”

The 11-year partnership between Ingram Micro New Zealand and Cure Kids has supported research that aims to improve treatment and quality of life for children facing serious medical challenges throughout the country.