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 […]
I Will Not Let MS Stand in the Way of My Dreams
We are proud to introduce you to Ashley, one of our 2024 Dorothy L Newman Scholarship recipients. With the support of this scholarship, Ashley will be studying towards a Bachelor of Arts (Education) at Massey University. Good luck Ashley, we can’t wait to see you shine. If you are interested in learning more about the […]
MS Voice Newsletter – March 2024
Welcome to the March edition of MS Voice – it’s a real banger 😉🚗. We are excited and gearing up for the Bangers to Bluff Car Rally next month!! In this edition we introduce you to all the amazing people and companies that have supported our participation in this fun yet important event. We tell […]
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 […]
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 experience of the Oceans of Hope Challenge on Steinlager 2
‘The most inspiring experience I have been part of’ …….is my instant reply when asked about my Oceans of Hope Challenge, says Linda Kent. I was thrilled, (but slightly pensive) when accepted for the trip, but there were the little voices in my head, what will it be like, how will I manage, what will […]
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 […]
Sam and Rachelle Inspire Others To Get Outdoors
Despite a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS), Aucklanders Sam Smith and Rachelle Becker will redefine what’s possible with MS and to inspire others to pursue healthier lifestyles. Supporting their aspirations, Mastering Mountains Charitable Trust with Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand (MSNZ) awarded grants to the pair, so that they can pursue outdoor adventures overseas. Sam, a […]
Let Outward Bound Show Your Full Potential
Outward Bound is one of New Zealand’s leading organisations for showing people their full potential through outdoor challenge and adventure. They believe in experiential learning – or learning through doing. Meaning the student takes responsibility over the challenge ahead of them. Whether that’s leading the way on an expedition or managing their team to complete a kayak […]