Our Members - Their Stories

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

Eli Barnes is ready to roll for our annual appeal

05 August 2022
Anonymous
Eli Barnes is ready to roll for our annual appeal

We are continuing with our Roll1kforMDA challenge again this year for our national annual appeal. It’s wheelie fun, interactive, and even better – anyone and everyone can take part. MDANZ Northern Region member Eli Barnes is the face of Roll 1k for MDA. His parents, Jess Barnes (mum) and Grayson Barnes (dad) are sharing their story to help raise awareness and funds.


My identity journey

31 March 2022
Anonymous
My identity journey

Small and slow changes has helped Noah find their place in the world.


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.


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.


Home is where the heart is for award-winning author

31 March 2021
Melanie Louden
Home is where the heart is for award-winning author

Adrienne Smith’s first published romance novel has scooped three national awards.