How YOU can help
There are many ways that you can support us here at AIM - you could start by 'liking' our new Facebook Page. You can tell your friends about us - get the subject out there, get the discussions happening, spread the word. And you can also help in one of the following ways:
Contribute Stories:
We welcome the personal stories from families who have experienced the flaws and failures of our maternity service. Share your story, including a photo if you like, and allow us to put it up on this website in the "Our Stories" section. Many families that are already featured on the site have indicated that they found it a very healing process. We will respect your story as your own, and allow you to alter it later should you choose to. We will also, with your permission, forward it on to the Ministry and Minister of Health, the Health Select Committee, and related organisations that need to be aware of it, so they directly hear YOUR voice. Raising awareness that we all exist is a big part of AIM.
Contribute Skills and Ideas:
Our network already includes many health professionals, legal specialists, media and other skill sets but we will always welcome more! Perhaps you have an idea or a skill that you are willing to share with us. We cannot change this system alone, and can always use help - anything from an Obstetrician offering to view some birth notes, to a graphic designer willing to print information booklets. Perhaps you've seen an article or some new information that you think may be relevant. We appreciate, and respond to, all offers of assistance.
Contribute Funds:
This is a new part of AIM. Up until now our dedicated core team have given literally thousands of dollars (and man hours!) to this very important work. But no-one can self fund a program such as this forever, especially when the need is a national one.
Contributions go directly to Action to Improve Maternity Trust and will help AIM actively support families in need - assisting them to get the right medical and legal advice, walking them through the complex complaint procedures, linking them with other families living in similar circumstances, and providing loving care and an understanding ear whenever they need it, 24/7. The funds will also enable us to raise awareness both in the public and political fields, and further educate future families of their choices using evidence-based information, ensuring they have the chance to be truly fully informed, empowering them to make the best decisions for their family.
As AIM is a registered Charitable Trust, all contributions are tax deductable.
Just email us after your deposit and we'll issue a receipt and your special personalised acknowledgement for becoming one of Charley's Angels :)
Donating has never been easier! Go to our Donate page now to contribute instantly via PayPal. You'll also learn there about the special Charley's Angels gifts we have on offer for our kind benefactors.
Deposits can also be made at any ASB branch (you won't even need our account number). Or you can use the number below in order to deposit online.
ASB: 12-3152-0197088-00
We ask that you dig deep - hold raffles and cake stalls, dust off the collection tins at work, and search under the couch cushions! Every little bit helps. Every little bit is appreciated. Many Kiwi babies are born without harm as a matter of luck. Help us help those that weren't so lucky, and attain our goals for a more certain future.
AIM - Supporting Families, Preventing Tragedies
With thanks,
The AIM Team
