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2010 Annual Bow Tie Campaign
20-28th February 2010

Click on the Bow Tie Pin for more information

Bow Tie Campaign

9 July 2009: Our members area is now available!

This is where you can view the draft agreement between the branches and the Association.

Muscular Dystrophy Association of NZ Inc would like to thank the following sponsors and supporters:

Upcoming Events

Please click on a month to see what is happening at MDA:

January 2010

Poirot Bow Tie on display

Date: January to February

Event: Poirot Bow Tie on display

Venue: Bedazzling Store, Napier

Auction of the bow tie will occur at the Napier Art Deco Ball on the 20th of February.


Try a sail

Date: 23rd and 24th January

Event: Try a sail

Venue: Rotorua

Bay of Plenty Disabled Sailing Trust invites disabled persons to have a go at sailing at this 'Try a sail' weekend Motutara Boat Ramp, Rotorua 10am to 4pm both days

For more information contact Don McGowan – 07-533-1950 or Google NZ sailability


February 2010

Fun Family Day Regatta

Date: 6th February

Event: Fun Family Day Regatta

Venue: Lake Karapiro Domain


Two Wheels Through Time

Date: 12th and 14th February

Event: Two Wheels Through Time

Venue: Christchurch

A display of cycles, motorcycles and memorabilia that shaped New Zealand society from the ‘Bone Shaker’ to the ‘Britten’. – Papanui Club Inc. 310 Sawyers Arms Road, Christchurch.


Annual Bow Tie Campaign

Date: 20th to 28th February 2010

Event: Annual Bow Tie Campaign

Venue: Throughout New Zealand

People often ask, "What is the relevance of the Bow Tie?" If you have ever tried to tie a bow, you'll know that it takes a lot of skill, dexterity and perseverance. What appears to be simple is in fact, quite difficult. MDA believes it is an activity that readily demonstrates to people the difficulties and frustration that neuromuscular conditions can have. We believe the bowtie symbol helps to signify this. It helps that it also looks good and is fun to wear.

Click here for more details.


Towards a Brighter Future Conference

Date: 26th to 27th February 2010

Event: Towards a Brighter Future Conference

Venue: Sydney, Australia

A national neuromuscular conference hosted by the Institute for Neuroscience and Muscle Research and Duchenne Foundation.

Click here for more details.


Proposed Camps and SibDays for 2009/2010

Date: 26th – 28th February 2010

Event: Proposed Camps and SibDays for 2009/2010

Venue: Canterbury

Parent to Parent New Zealand delivers a programme, which supports the specific needs of siblings who have brothers and sisters with special needs. The aim of Parent to Parent’s programme is to provide children with an experience that will assist them to cope with the challenges and stresses of living with a brother or sister who has a disability. Siblings develop their own support network, through sharing and making friends with others who understand.

For further information and to register, please click here or contact:

SibSupportNZ P O Box 234 Waikato Mail Centre Phone 07 853 8491 Email: sibsupport@parent2parent.org.nz


Parafed Waikato’s Youth Programme

Date: Sunday 28th February

Time: 1:30pm

Event: Parafed Waikato's Youth Programme

Venue: Brighton Reserve, Waihi Beach

Family fun beach day for kids with physical disabilities. Join us for games, swimming and a BBQ. Bring Swim wear, towel, drink bottle and something for a shared BBQ.

To register contact:
Chloe Wickman
Parafed SportsForce Development Officer
07 858 5388 or 027 494 5587
chloew@sportwaikato.org.nz


March 2010

Round the Bays

Date: 14th March

Event: Round the Bays

Venue: Auckland

The time has come around again for ‘Round the Bays’. As it was such a success last year, Halberg Trust and Westpac have teamed up again to support disabled people to participate in this great event! Wheelchairs and trikes welcome.

http://www.roundthebays.co.nz/


Proposed Camps and SibDays for 2009/2010

Date: 19th – 21th March 2010

Event: Proposed Camps and SibDays for 2009/2010

Venue: Waikato

Parent to Parent New Zealand delivers a programme, which supports the specific needs of siblings who have brothers and sisters with special needs. The aim of Parent to Parent’s programme is to provide children with an experience that will assist them to cope with the challenges and stresses of living with a brother or sister who has a disability. Siblings develop their own support network, through sharing and making friends with others who understand.

For further information and to register, please click here or contact:

SibSupportNZ P O Box 234 Waikato Mail Centre Phone 07 853 8491 Email: sibsupport@parent2parent.org.nz


Brain Day 2010

Date: 20th March

Event: Brain Day 2010

Venue: Auckland

Learn all about how your brain works, find out about the latest research and treatment trial for many neurological conditions, meet our scientists, clinicians and community groups. A fun FREE event for all of the family.

Contact Laura Fogg at cbr@auckland.ac.nz or 09 923 1913 for more information.


Brain Day 2010

Date: 20th March

Event: Brain Day 2010

Venue: Wellington

Learn all about how your brain works, find out about the latest research and treatment trial for many neurological conditions, meet our scientists, clinicians and community groups, this is fun FREE event for all of the family. The Wellington event is partnership with Victoria University and will run from 11am to 4pm at Rutherford House at the Pipitea Campus.

http://www.brainweek.co.nz/Contents/BrainDays


Brain Day 2010

Date: 20th March

Event: Brain Day 2010

Venue: Dunedin

Learn all about how your brain works, find out about the latest research and treatment trial for many neurological conditions, meet our scientists, clinicians and community groups this is a fun FREE event for all of the family. The Dunedin event is in partnership with the University of Otago and will run from 10am to 4pmat the St David’s Lecture Theatre complex.

http://www.brainweek.co.nz/Contents/BrainDays


April 2010

The Annual General Meeting

Date: 16th Friday April 2010 at 6.00pm

Event: The Annual General Meeting

Venue: Ward Room, Commodore Hotel, 449 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch

The guest speaker will be Tania Thomas, Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner. Nominations are now being called for vacancies on the National Council.


November 2010

Proposed Camps and SibDays for 2009/2010

Date: 5th – 7th November 2010

Event: Proposed Camps and SibDays for 2009/2010

Venue: Nelson

Parent to Parent New Zealand delivers a programme, which supports the specific needs of siblings who have brothers and sisters with special needs. The aim of Parent to Parent’s programme is to provide children with an experience that will assist them to cope with the challenges and stresses of living with a brother or sister who has a disability. Siblings develop their own support network, through sharing and making friends with others who understand.

For further information and to register, please click here or contact:

SibSupportNZ P O Box 234 Waikato Mail Centre Phone 07 853 8491 Email: sibsupport@parent2parent.org.nz