March 18, 2025
Defying limits and inspiring change
From diagnosis to determination When Phillipa MacDonald was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) on her 55th…
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Fundraising, Research
March 7, 2025
Turning science into hope: MND research update
Motor neurone disease (MND) research is advancing at pace, with new discoveries bringing hope to those affected….
Community, Fundraising
February 26, 2025
Every step made a difference at Walk to Defeat MND 2025
Months of hard work, dedication, and planning went into making the 2025 Walk to Defeat MND a…
Community, Events, Fundraising
February 12, 2025
Walking for a cause: Jeremy Benton’s mission to defeat MND
For Jeremy Benton, the Walk to Defeat MND isn’t just another fundraising event—it’s a personal journey. Every…
Community, Events, Fundraising
February 4, 2025
Donna’s Walk to Defeat MND: Honouring Her Mum’s Legacy
Across Aotearoa, communities are coming together for the Walk to Defeat MND, raising vital awareness and funds…
Community, Events, Fundraising
January 22, 2025
Every step brings us closer to defeating motor neurone disease
We’re thrilled to announce that registrations are now open for the 2025 Walk to Defeat MND! This…
Community, Events, Fundraising
December 17, 2024
Kickstart 2025 by volunteering for Walk to Defeat MND
Start off your year on a positive note by volunteering on Saturday 22 February 2025 in Auckland,…
Awareness, Fundraising
December 5, 2024
On a mission: the Galapagos Postman and MND
New Zealander Jon Beardmore is on a mission to reconnect the world, and at the same time…
Community, Events, Fundraising
October 22, 2024
Save the Date: Walk to Defeat MND 2025
We’re excited to announce the 2025 Walk to Defeat MND will take place on Saturday, 22 February!…
Community, Events, Fundraising
October 3, 2024
Thank you, North Otago Rugby and friends! Â
On Saturday 21 September our friends at North Otago Rugby Football Union (NORFU) hosted a special day…
Community, Fundraising
September 25, 2024
Join Us on an Extraordinary Journey: Climb Kilimanjaro for MND
We’re Mat and Darren Bowling — brothers, fathers, partners, and sons. Last year, our dad became one…
Community, Fundraising
September 17, 2024
North Otago Rugby to raise funds for motor neurone disease
Motor Neurone Disease New Zealand (MND NZ) is partnering up with North Otago Rugby Football Union (NORFU)…