Our Members - Their Stories

MDANZ members share their personal stories of living with a Muscular Dystrophy condition. 

Yes, you can: Conquering CMD

13 January 2022
Anonymous
Yes, you can: Conquering CMD

Rachel Hore is not one to give up. After being made redundant from her long-time job, she persevered until another opportunity finally arose. As she writes, she just didn’t like the alternative.


Neil Singh is ready to roll for our annual appeal

09 August 2021
Melanie Louden
Neil Singh is ready to roll for our annual appeal

MDANZ Northern Region member Neil Singh is the face of our annual appeal - Roll 1k for MDA. His parents are sharing their story to help raise awareness and funds.


Pathway to home

18 June 2021
Melanie Louden
Pathway to home

Something as simple as a concrete path has helped ensure Daniel Bertinshaw can still be part of treasured family gatherings.


Exploring the North Island on board the Northern Explorer

17 June 2021
Anonymous
Exploring the North Island on board the Northern Explorer

Tegan Morris says the train journey from Hamilton to Wellington provides a unique perspective of our countryside and towns.


I see you…

26 March 2021
Anonymous
I see you…

Corinne King, mum to Ethan, 9, and Ollie, 7, who both have Duchenne muscular dystrophy, reflects on a very special weekend away at the MD Northern Branch family camp and the generosity and love she saw being shared.