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Join us on June 21st at 1 PM at Go Media Stadium for a special event supporting MND NZ! Inspired by her dad, Kristy is raising awareness for motor neurone disease with the help of the One NZ Warriors. Get ice bucketed by a Warrior, meet the players, and bid on exclusive merch. Plus, Te … Read more
We are absolutely delighted to share that Bunnings and our wonderful volunteers raised over $30,000 on Saturday. It has been such a privilege to work with the Bunnings staff and stores, and to meet so many people and hear so many stories of MND. Thank you for all your hard work to bring this to … Read more
We first introduced you to Darren Bidois in February, when he shared his story in the lead up to the Masters Games 2024. Darren’s family have been his biggest support on his journey with MND, and this year have organised an “Icing with a Warm Cuppa” fundraising event as part of MND Action Month. Here, … Read more
As part of MND Action Month, Motor Neurone Disease NZ is teaming up with Bunnings for a NATIONWIDE sausage sizzle on Saturday, 15th June, from 9am to 3pm and we need you! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist at 41 Bunnings locations across NZ. Just a couple hours of your time can help make … Read more
When Kristy’s dad Kendall was diagnosed with MND in November 2019, it came as a shock to everyone. “He thought he had a knee injury, and we were expecting him to have surgery and be up and running in no time” recalls Kristy. But this was not to be. The Wellington family managed to squeeze … Read more
It’s not all hot tea and ice buckets this June! Earlier today Taranaki-born Jon Beardmore was interviewed on One Breakfast about his postman adventure in memory of his dad, who passed away from motor neurone disease 18 months ago. In what he calls “the Galapagos Postman Challenge”, Jon has taken 50 letters from an ancient … Read more
We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Leggett to the permanent role of Chief Executive, after filling the interim position for the last few months. Mark is…
We are thrilled Dr Emma Scotter has been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for outstanding services to motor neurone disease (MND) research, as part of…
THE GOOD CAFE (formerly the Community Cafe) is a vibrant hub of hospitality and delicious breakfast every Tuesday morning, raising tens of thousands of dollars for various charitable projects. As…
Sam Stuchbury Tomorrow’s a new day. There’s light at the end of the tunnel. You can’t stop the waves of life, but you can learn how to surf. Clichés often…
MND Action Month is back for 2024! Gather your workmates, your whānau, and your friends and let’s do whatever we can to make time count for people with motor neurone…
Pictured from left: Kirsten, Beverley, John and Hayley Today, as we are celebrating mothers, we are thinking of those who lost their mums to MND, and those mothers walking the…