To support families throughout New Zealand who are suffering from the effects of having a family member diagnosed with cancer or any other form of serious illness by providing them with positive and unique experiences to enhance their appreciation and enjoyment of life.

On November 6th 2003 Karen Van Dillen lost her fight with cancer, aged 44. Spending quality time with family, talking, sharing, walking on the beach and watching the sunset, away from all the daily pressures was one of Karen’s most treasured memories. In Karen’s memory “The Karen Cornelia Trust” has been established with the vision of supporting families with cancer by providing positive and unique experiences to enhance their appreciation and enjoyment of life. The idea of having a bach by the sea would give many families the opportunity to have a special holiday on an ongoing basis and following inspired discussion it was decided to form The Karen Cornelia Trust - a Charitable Trust in Karen’s memory to achieve this outcome and thus the “A House for Karen” project was initiated.

Holiday Retreats
Fundraising
Sponsorship plan