Fundraise for neurological research
Bowling for Brains is happening in March 2026. It is an active, social and positive event – bringing everyone together while fundraising for neurological research. Sign up to join in the fun – host a morning tea, play a game of bowls and raise money for much needed neurological research!
We are excited to have you join us – together we can make a real difference!
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My mother has Multiple Sclerosis and I have Parkinson's Disease, so supporting the Neurological Foundation was a 'no-brainer' - Pardon the pun!
It may be too late to change our outcomes, but supporting ongoing research is far more rewarding than doing nothing, as every donation I help generate feels like a small victory over my condition."
Mark Davies, Supporter & fundraiser, Miniature Marvels, 2024
The Neurological Foundation of New Zealand is an extraordinary pillar of hope, driving vital research into complex neurological conditions that touch so many lives. I am deeply grateful for the dedication and compassion behind their work, especially as they continue to investigate diseases like Corticobasal Degeneration, which took my uncle from us far too soon.
Rosemary Everitt, Copenhagen Marathon, 2025
Neurological conditions are a cause close to so many people’s hearts, including my own.
Numbers are growing with more and more people being affected by them.
I'm proud to have run the Auckland Half-Marathon to raise money for the Foundation, and a HUGE thank you to those who donated! "
Emma Davies, Research Coordinator, Auckland Marathon, Nov 2025
Did you know 1 in 3 Kiwis are affected by neurological conditions?
Neurological conditions encompass a wide range of disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nerves and by supporting Bowling for Brains you're helping neuroscientists to:
Gain a deeper understanding of the many complex causes of neurological conditions - what goes wrong, how and when and where and why it does, and what we can do to fix it.
Make groundbreaking discoveries that can transform the landscape of treatment and care, cures and prevention.
Discover ways we can support our cognitive health and well-being. It can lead to strategies for maintaining brain health and preventing cognitive decline, thus improving the overall quality of life for individuals as they age.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can we make donations to Bowling for Brains via our website?
By setting up a fundraising page via our website, all funds raised will be automatically directed to the Neurological Foundation. Donations over $5 will automatically receive a receipt.
How do we make cash donations using the supplied donation box?
If you prefer not to donate online, we can send your village a donation box for use to receive donations, along with a Request for Receipt form. Please complete this form for anyone who donates so we can issue receipts where appropriate.
Once your event is complete, please transfer the total cash donations via online banking to:
Account name: Neurological Foundation of New Zealand
Account number: 06 0287 013301 07
Reference: Your village name
Particulars: Bowling for Brains
After making the transfer, please notify us at keeley@neurological.org.nz and email us a copy of the completed Request for Receipt form so we can acknowledge and receipt accordingly.
What impact will the funds raised for the Neurological Foundation have?
Neurological research: Each year, we fund approximately $5 million into cutting-edge neurological research with the potential to improve understanding, treatment, and care. This is research that has the potential to change lives. Learn more.
Education: We run a range of events to share the latest knowledge and raise awareness. Our quarterly magazine, Headlines, is read by more than 20,000 Kiwis.
Neurological Foundation Human Brain Bank: We fund New Zealand's only Human Brain Bank, supporting vital research here and internationally. Learn more.
Chair of Clinical Neurology: Since 2008, we have funded the Neurological Foundation Chair of Clinical Neurology, a position set up to bridge the gap between researchers and clinicians. Learn more.
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PO Box 110022
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Auckland, 1148
0508 BRAINS (272 467)
09 309 7749
keeley@neurological.org.nz
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THERE ARE 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. FND. 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.
