April 17, 2024
First New Zealander on Tofersen: Newshub interview with Jimmy
This week TV3’s Newshub shared a piece on Jimmy King, the first New Zealander with MND to…
Personal Stories Articles
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Personal Stories, Treatments
Awareness, Personal Stories
February 28, 2024
MND on the Duncan Garner Podcast
Darren Bidois – a former New Zealand indoor cricket rep who was diagnosed with MND on his…
Community, Personal Stories
January 26, 2024
Calling all artists in our MND community!
We have been so inspired by amazing stories of living well with MND, that we’d like to…
Fundraising, Personal Stories
December 4, 2023
Hard road made easier thanks to love and support
Darren Bidois (Ngāi Te Rangi) and his wife Leanne are trying to focus on the positives after…
Personal Stories
December 5, 2022
MND Christmas 2022 Campaign Launched
The harsh realities of motor neurone disease can be especially tough at Christmas. Some people have the…
Living with MND, Personal Stories, Research
Personal Stories
June 10, 2020
The Seymour family story – ‘not just me’
David Seymour is living with MND and reflects on the vital role of his family and impacts…
Personal Stories
June 4, 2020
MND Awareness Month- Going for a walk
Sometimes it’s the simple pleasure in life that are the most enjoyable. For people living with MND,…
Living with MND, Personal Stories
August 22, 2019
Living with MND – Samarra’s story
West Coast woman Samarra Wright is one of three people in her family currently living with MND…
Living with MND, Personal Stories
September 19, 2018
Solo travel: A personal story
This report comes from an experienced traveller who has been affected by MND for a number of…