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Jonathan Spencer
Community, Support

Support for those living with motor neurone disease

When retired vet Jonathan Spencer found out in 2021 he had motor neurone disease, it was like being hit with a sledgehammer.

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Grandson Holding Grandpa's Hands
MND NZ, Support

Interview: Meet the new Support Advisor

We are delighted to share that Rachel Woodworth has recently joined MND NZ as a Support Advisor…

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Cornflower MND neurones
Awareness

Global MND/ALS Awareness Day 

Today is Global MND/ALS Awareness Day 💙🌏 Every year we acknowledge Global MND Day on 21 June, as…

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Ice Bucket Challenge Mnd 2
Awareness, Community, Fundraising

This Friday! Get ice bucketed by the Wahs for MND

Join us on June 21st at 1 PM at Go Media Stadium for a special event supporting…

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Bunnings Te Rapa Landscape
Awareness, Community, Fundraising

Thank you, Bunnings NZ & Supporters!

We are absolutely delighted to share that Bunnings and our wonderful volunteers raised over $30,000 on Saturday….

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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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Kristy and her dad
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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Jon Beardmore Galapagos Postman on Breakfast
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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Taranaki Cathedral Breakfast
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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