Join us for an incredible day out at Christchurch’s Hagley Park (southern end) on Sunday 18 February as we walk, united with compassion and camaraderie, to support people living with MND 💙 Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get your loved ones together, connect with the MND community, and enjoy a lovely morning at … Read more
The buzz of the crowd, quiet moments of remembrance, the hug of a stranger who gets it. Walk to Defeat MND community events are positive, powerful, colourful, and life-affirming. People from all walks of life find strength together, united by their experiences with MND, with the shared purpose of creating hope for others. Join us … Read more
It’s been another busy year at Motor Neurone Disease NZ as we continue to evolve as an organisation, and work even harder to ensure we offer the best, and most appropriate, support that we can. With Christmas fast approaching, we would like to reflect on how privileged we feel to be able to walk alongside … Read more
Earlier this month, Ruth Mylchreest – Waikato local, athlete and Te Whatu Ora- Waikato neurology clinical nurse specialist took on an incredible challenge to raise awareness and funding for people affected by MND and Huntington’s disease. The challenge saw Ruth climb Kakepuku Mountain 10 times – a total distance of around 75km – on a … Read more
The buzz of the crowd, quiet moments of remembrance, the hug of a stranger who gets it. Walk to Defeat MND community events are positive, powerful, colourful, and life-affirming. People from all walks of life find strength together, united by their experiences with MND, with the shared purpose of creating hope for others. Join us … Read more
Walk 2 D’Feet MND is a volunteer organised and facilitated community event created to raise awareness and vital funds for MND. With a global pandemic overshadowing everything the future of these events being in person was uncertain at best. That is until we were joined by incredibly talented volunteers from Invercargill, the Hawke’s Bay, Palmerston … 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
The harsh realities of motor neurone disease can be especially tough at Christmas. Some people have the heart-breaking knowledge that this Christmas will be their last. Others are facing their first Christmas with an important person missing. Across the motu families will be spending quality time together, having conversations around the dinner table, singing carols, … Read more