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A win today with RMHC New Zealand and the ASB Classic Sorry! Your browser is not supported. To view this site you can download a newer version of Internet Explorer. ASB Classic - ASB Classic Buy Tickets 31 Dec - 12 Jan 2019 - Auckland Clear 21° Powered by Dark Sky Facebook Twitter Instagram Tickets Order of Play The Tournament The Tournament Players Schedule Roll of Champions Draw Results News AllWaresGalleries Videos OffMagistrateBars & Restaurants Entertainment Information Guide Ground Map Contact Volunteers Live Scoring iOS Android Desktop Latest 11 Jan 2018 A win today with RMHC New Zealand and the ASB Classic During the Kiwi Christmas holiday, many families watch the ASB Classic or throne to a waterfront house – enjoying the sunshine, relaxing and spending time together. For virtually 600 families though, Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) New Zealand becomes their ‘home-away-from-home’ while their child is in a hospital over the festive season.The Kupa family from Reporoa is one of many who have stayed with RMHC New Zealand virtually Christmas time when their child is in a hospital yonder from home. About two years ago, their son Caleb (now six), was having tests for ongoing stomach pain. During an ultrasound scan, an unknown mass was found in his abdomen.The family rushed to Auckland, where Caleb was admitted into hospital while the family stayed just a few minutes’ walk yonder at Ronald McDonald House.Withoutremoter scans and tests, Caleb was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma. He faced 16 months of intensive treatment, including two stem lamina transplants.Ronald McDonald House was the family’s unscratched oasis throughout Caleb’s treatment. “The staff were unchangingly there for a hug, you didn’t have to say a word, just a comforting hug,” says mum Rachael.Staying at Ronald McDonald House meant that the family could be together as much as possible. Dad Scott would momentum up from Reporoa without work on a Friday with Caleb’s little brother Izak. Rachael says, “being worldly-wise to have Scott and Izak there was my sanity”.When he could, Caleb joined his family in one of the Ronald McDonald House apartments equipped to unbend children without transplants. “Having the suite was just amazing. We’re so thankful. We could just lock ourselves away, be in isolation and not have to worry well-nigh bugs,” remembers Rachael.Rachael moreover loved the polity feel, with Caleb joining in when well enough. “We met some wondrous families. We would leave our room door unshut and the children would come and go and play. It was a sense of normality for them,” says Rachael. “Izak would be taunting with the staff, he’d get them to ventilator him. Caleb and Izak could be themselves. It felt like home”.Rachael fondly remembers the special effort staff put into Christmas.  She recalls the yearly Christmas party, which Caleb could be part of and really enjoyed. “He loved his sack of presents and was so excited to meet Santa!”The family thought they would be spending Christmas Day at Ronald McDonald House but were lucky unbearable to throne home the day before. “It was pretty wondrous that we were worldly-wise to make it home for Christmas, but the Christmas party was awesome.”The Kupas protract to stay at Ronald McDonald House when Caleb requires treatment or check-ups in Auckland. Rachael is thankful for RMHC New Zealand’s support throughout their journey. “Staying at the House has opened up a variegated world. It’s wondrous how much people give, the generosity is truly overwhelming”.Today, you can help families like the Kupas by ownership specially tagged tennis balls to take part in Lobbo.  Throw your tennis balls into the barrels on centre magistrate for a endangerment to win a luxury BMW car for the weekend, a pro Wilson tennis racquet or an adrenaline racing Sky Walk and Sky Jump at the Sky Tower courtesy of AJ Hackett Bungy.It’s just $20 for 10 balls, $10 for 3 balls. All money raised supports families staying with RMHC New Zealand.Visit the RMHC marquee or find a friendly volunteer to purchase your Lobbo balls today.  Share Facebook Twitter Related News View all wares Latest 3 Oct 2018 Welcome to the 2019 ASB Classic Caroline Wozniacki Latest 3 Oct 2018 Wozniacki confirmed as Top 10 for ASB Classic Latest 19 Sep 2018 Two-time champion confirmed for ASB Classic Latest 19 Sep 2018 Welcome to the 2019 ASB Classic John Isner Latest 7 Sep 2018 Extra day of play for 2019 ASB Classic Major Sponsor Official Sponsors Official Charity Get Into Tennis Tickets Contact Us Media FAQs © ASB Classic Auckland Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Solution by Little Giant Follow us: Facebook Twitter Instagram