Last week it was announced that Coronation Street character Paul Foreman, will, in the coming weeks, be diagnosed with motor neurone disease. The MND Association in the UK worked closely with the Coronation Street team to ensure the portrayal is as accurate as possible, within the boundaries of a television drama. Read more about the … Read more
Natalie was diagnosed with MND in November of 2022 and as is the case for everyone in this situation had a lot to process and go through along with her loved ones. It was discovered that she has one of the slower progressing versions of MND, so Natalie decided to do everything in her power … Read more
The new season of New Zealand reality TV competition Treasure Island starts Monday 30 January 2023 at 7.30pm, with Joe Cotton competing on behalf of Motor Neurone Disease NZ. The television show will see eight fans of the Celebrity Treasure Island franchise compete against eight former Treasure Island competitors for a chance at $50,000 to … Read more
Thank you to everyone who supported Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Month 2021. To those who boiled the kettle, baked the cakes, endured an icy drenching, sponsored an activity, or dropped a donation in a collection tub. More than 30 Cuppa Tea for MND events were held across New Zealand to mark Motor Neurone Disease Awareness … Read more
As part of Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Month and to mark Global ALS/MND Awareness Day, today we launched a new campaign to help raise awareness of motor neurone disease in New Zealand, and in turn increase support, funding, and research, to benefit those living with the disease. Whangarei-based David Seymour, who was diagnosed with MND … Read more
Raise awareness and funds to make a difference this June! Find out how to get involved below: Share your storyDo you have a story to share about your experiences with MND? We invite you to help raise awareness about MND and its impact on New Zealanders by sharing your story when the time feels right. … Read more
Kiwis living with motor neurone disease (MND) are set to benefit from MND New Zealand being the official charity partner of Emirates Team New Zealand for the 36th America’s Cup. Since the partnership was announced in June 2019, the team has helped the charity increase awareness and inspire others to join them in supporting people … Read more
Walk 2 D’Feet MND is MND New Zealand’s national fundraising event series, organised and led by volunteer supporters. MND New Zealand provides guidance, resources, and support to organise a Walk 2 D’Feet MND event in your local community. Why not join in this summer? Walk 2 D’Feet MND raises vital funds for MND support, information, … Read more
It takes a team to live with the impacts of MND. Every member of the community plays a valuable part; friends and whānau, health professionals and researchers, volunteers and supporters. As our Foundation Corporate Sponsor, we’re proud to have Fulton Hogan as part of the team making a difference by supporting our vision: Together, we provide … Read more
Emirates Team New Zealand’s newest boat Te Kāhu, meaning ‘The Hawk’ was rolled out of the shed last week and christened by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. On Tuesday, Te Kāhu took to the water, with the MND New Zealand logo prominently displayed on the mainsail! MND New Zealand Managing Director, Carl Sunderland says “With the boat … Read more
MND New Zealand was chosen as the charity beneficiary of the Grocery Charity Ball 2019. The premier event on the grocery industry social calendar has directed over $3million to charitable trusts since it began in 2004, with support from sponsor organisations including Foodstuffs, Countdown and the New Zealand Food & Grocery Council. Held at Sky … Read more
MND New Zealand (the Motor Neurone Disease Association of New Zealand) are to partner with Emirates Team New Zealand as the official charity of the Team for the 36th America’s Cup. Motor Neurone Disease (MND) causes the muscles that enable us to move, speak, swallow and breathe to gradually stop working. New Zealand has the … Read more