Dancing Through Adversity: Ashley’s Journey from MS Diagnosis to Top of the Class
When Ashley was awarded the Dorothy L Newman Scholarship in 2024, she was already on a determined path to transform her passion for helping children into a lifelong career. With a deep love for teaching and a resilient spirit shaped by her journey with multiple sclerosis (MS), Ashley has shown what it truly means to […]
MS Voice Newsletter – April 2024
Welcome to the April edition of MS Voice, your source for the latest updates, information and inspiring stories from Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand. Bangers to Bluff 2024 reached it’s final destination on Saturday 20th April, with all crew present and accounted for…..but one or two cars were replaced along the way! There were many kilometres […]
Do you have MS and looking to study in 2024? Scholarship Applications Open
The Dorothy L Newman Scholarship assists people diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, who, due to their condition require retraining or upskilling to enhance their chances of securing or staying in paid employment. Successful applicants will be eligible for a financial contribution payable for their course fees with the amount awarded at the discretion of the Selection […]
MS Voice Newsletter – October 2023
Welcome to our October 2023 edition of MS Voice. Spring has sprung…….although it seems we are flip flopping between seasons at the moment with this changeable weather! For today, however, you can spring into the October edition of MS Voice, where we update you of our recent AGM and conference, introduce you to some wonderful […]
2022 Mastering Mountains recipient – David Kyle
“I hope to improve … my symptoms and show that with exercise and training people with MS can still stay active and enjoy exercising in the outdoors.” — David Kyle Alongside the Mastering Mountains team, we are thrilled to announce this year’s Mastering Mountains grant recipient, David Kyle, a father of four from Upper Hutt. […]
Katy’s Southern Alps climb
Last year I was the successful recipient of the Mastering Mountains Grant for people with FND and MS. My objective was to climb a 3,000m peak the Southern Alps. When I first submitted my application for the Grant I had no idea of what my body was capable of. I had been diagnosed with MS […]
My Steinlager 2 adventure – Duncan Grant
In July 2020 I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, after always being a fit, healthy and active person, with a senior management role in school sports. To say this was a shock is an understatement. Now nearly 24 months into what will be a lifetime journey with MS, and following a rollercoaster ride of MRIs, […]
MS Voice Newsletter – February 2022
Keep up to date with what we have been working on, tips to live well with MS and much more. Read the latest newsletter from MSNZ: MS Voice Newsletter February 2022 To receive the newsletter directly into your inbox each month, simply add your email address to the subscribe box at the footer of any […]
2020 Mastering Mountains grant recipient
MSNZ and Mastering Mountains are delighted to announce the latest recipient of the Mastering Mountains grant as Katy Glenie. Katy was diagnosed in October 2019, but has had MS symptoms and two other attacks over the last 15 years. She lives in Taupō with her husband and four year old daughter. Katy hasn’t let MS […]
Mastering Mountains Grant Applications Now Open
Mastering Mountains Charitable Trust and Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand are excited to receive applications for the 2020 Mastering Mountains Grant. This grant is now open to people who have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis or Functional Neurological Disorder. The Mastering Mountains Grant is all about enabling Kiwis to experience life-changing adventures. Mastering Mountains believes that […]