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Events, Fundraising, Living with MND

Bidois Whānau supporting MND Action Month

We first introduced you to Darren Bidois in February, when he shared his story in the lead…

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Awareness, Community, Fundraising

June 15: National MND sausage sizzle with Bunnings

As part of MND Action Month, Motor Neurone Disease NZ is teaming up with Bunnings for a…

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Community, Fundraising

June 21: Kristy Renee x One NZ Warriors Ice Bucket Challenge

When Kristy’s dad Kendall was diagnosed with MND in November 2019, it came as a shock to…

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Awareness, Community, Fundraising

Kiwi man’s mission to hand-deliver post in memory of dad

It’s not all hot tea and ice buckets this June! Earlier today Taranaki-born Jon Beardmore was interviewed…

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Mark Leggett appointed MND NZ Chief Executive
MND NZ

MND NZ appoints Mark Leggett as Chief Executive

We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Leggett to the permanent role of Chief…

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Advocacy, Research

Dr Emma Scotter: MNZM for services to MND

We are thrilled Dr Emma Scotter has been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of…

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Community, Fundraising

June 11: Taranaki Cathedral’s Good Café supporting MND

THE GOOD CAFE (formerly the Community Cafe) is a vibrant hub of hospitality and delicious breakfast every…

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Awareness, Personal Stories

Finding laughter and joy in the darkest places

Sam Stuchbury Tomorrow’s a new day. There’s light at the end of the tunnel. You can’t stop…

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Awareness, Community, Fundraising

You’re invited: Help make time count this MND Action Month

MND Action Month is back for 2024! Gather your workmates, your whānau, and your friends and let’s…

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Community, Personal Stories

Mum & MND

Today, as we are celebrating mothers, we are thinking of those who lost their mums to MND, and those mothers walking the hard path of MND.

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Community, Fundraising

Trio riding 5,150kms for motor neurone disease

On Saturday 18 May three New Zealand riders will embark on the cycling trip of a lifetime, traversing the USA, from San Francisco to New York, to raise $51,500 for MND research and support.

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Community, Support

New MND support group in Taranaki

After losing her mum to motor neurone disease, Jen Smart saw a need to support grieving families. 

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