Neurological Foundation Annual Appeal
1 in 3 Kiwis live with a neurological condition.
Can you help fund research that turns their world around?
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On the brink of brillant break-throughs
Right here in New Zealand, brilliant researchers are on the verge of groundbreaking discoveries. With the rapid evolution of technology, we stand on the brink of uncovering better treatments, preventive measures, and even cures for debilitating conditions. The key to unlocking these scientific breakthroughs? Your support.
Incredible research that's empowering Kiwis
Being diagnosed with a neurological condition can turn your world around. We have been investing in neurological condition research in New Zealand since 1972. Here's just 3 examples of research happening right now.
Powerful diagnosis improves children's lives
When a child is diagnosed with a rare genetic condition, families are given vital information about what the future may hold for the child, the family and any future siblings. It can also open up support networks, including Facebook groups for sharing experiences with others, and better access to therapy that could aid a child’s development.
Turning skin cells into brain cells
Professor Bronwen Connor (right) is known internationally for pioneering a unique method to create brain cells in a lab using skin cells from people with neurological diseases. In 2022, she began a three-year project, supported by the Neurological Foundation, to use this technique to help solve a long-standing mystery about Huntington's disease (HD).
Professor Bronwen Connor (right) is known internationally for pioneering a unique method to create brain cells in a lab using skin cells from people with neurological diseases.
In 2022, she began a three-year project, supported by the Neurological Foundation, to use this technique to help solve a long-standing mystery about Huntington's disease (HD).
The eye-opening potential of tears
Shakespeare called them the windows to the soul, but scientists believe our eyes – and more particularly, our tears – may also be windows to the brain. The Neurological Foundation has invested $307,444 in a two-year collaboration between researchers at the Universities of Canterbury, Otago and Auckland to discover if tears can be used as an early, non-invasive diagnostic tool for Parkinson’s disease.
Be the catalyst for change
Despite a wealth of talent, health research in NZ remains underfunded, with a mere 0.7% of healthcare costs allocated to research. You can change this narrative. Your contribution will propel these researchers forward, removing the financial barrier standing in the way of progress. Will you help create a better future?
Special FREE event series: Find out how great research is turning the world around
Thursday 27 February | 6.30pm – 8pm
Lecture Theatre, Faculty of Dentistry, Univeristy of Otago 310 Great King Street North, Dunedin North
Register for FREE Online: https://bit.ly/bam25-dnd
Thursday 6 March | 6.30pm – 8pm
Pastorius Waller Theatre, The Suter Art Gallery, 208 Bridge Street, Nelson
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Breaking the grip of pain: Managing migraine in Aotearoa
Thursday 27 March | 6.30pm – 8pm
Squadron Ballroom, Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
Register for FREE Online: bit.ly/bam25-akl
THE DIFFERENCE YOU ARE MAKING
World-class neurological research
Each year, we fund approximately $5 million worth of neurological research. This is research that has the potential to change lives.
Innovative
NZ-wide education
We host a range of events to educate Kiwis and raise awareness. Our free Headlines magazine contains all the latest neurological news, which goes to more than 20,000 Kiwi households four times a year.
Neurological Foundation
Human Brain Bank
We fund New Zealand's only Human Brain Bank, providing precious brain tissue as a vital resource for researchers throughout the country and around the world.
Neurological Foundation
Chair of Clinical Neurology
The NFCCN, Dr Alan Barber, introduced a groundbreaking clot retrieval procedure for stroke victims that's now accessible across NZ. Already it has given thousands of people a second chance at life.
FROM THE RESEARCHERS
Breakthroughs take time – and ongoing investment. Are you able to help?
ONE IN THREE KIWIS. 700+ NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.
Epilepsy. Alzheimer's Disease. Stroke. Dementia. Parkinson's Disease. Muscular Dystrophy. Brain Injury. Multiple Sclerosis. Neuropathy. Synesthesia. Tremor. Wallenberg's Syndrome. Motor Neurone Disease. Migraine. Hypoxia. Huntington's Disease. Dystonia. Cerebral Atrophy. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Autism Spectrum Disorder. Postpartum Anxiety. Fragile X Syndrome. Schizophrenia. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Ataxia. Glioblastoma. Microcephaly. Batten Disease. Depression. Anxiety. Tinnitus. Spinal Cord Injury. ADHD. Bell's Palsy. Binswanger's Disease. Cerebral Palsy. Dyslexia. Gerstmann's Syndrome. Hemifacial Spasm. Hughes Syndrome. Hydromyelia. Traumatic Brain Injury. Restless Leg Syndrome. Neurotoxicity. Myotonia. Iniencephaly. Gullain-Barre Syndrome. Mitochondrial Myopathy. Trigeminal neuralgia. Cervical Myelopathy. Scoliosis. Hypopituitarism. Sciatica. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Craniosynostosis. Tourette Syndrome. Wilson's Disease. Headache. Meningitis. Syringomyelia. Discitis. Fibromuscular dysplasia. Arthritis. Neurofibromatosis. Alpers Disease. Lesch Nyhan Syndrome. Prospoagnosia.
