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Headlines 3 Our upcoming events We would love to see you at one of our upcoming events! All of our talks are free. To register visit our website neurological.org.nz/events o r phone us on 0508 BRAINS (272 467). Brain Awareness Month March is Brain Awareness Month, a global campaign to raise awareness of neurological conditions and bring public attention to the importance of brain research. We’ve lined up a fascinating selection of talks to celebrate! From concussion in rugby to spinal cord implants, we hope you can get along or join us online at one of these free events. To register for all events, visit neurological.org.nz/events. Read the full schedule on pages 4 and 5. Fabric store finds perfect fit The owner of Miss Maude, a fabric and sewing supplies store in Greytown, says supporting the Neurological Foundation was a ‘no brainer’. P uns aside, Emma Smith has a very personal reason for supporting the Foundation at its annual charity fundraiser. Emma’s mother-in- law suffered from atypical Parkinson’s disease. She made the generous decision to donate her brain to the Neurological Foundation Human Brain Bank at the University of Auckland’s Centre for Brain Research. After her passing researchers at the brain bank gave a final diagnosis of corticobasal syndrome, a rare disorder that causes areas of your brain to shrink. “The impact neurological conditions have had on our family and friends has made supporting the Foundation a natural fit,” Emma says. Emma raised $4.5k for the Foundation from a sidewalk remnant sale, customer donations, and a competition. Her husband has also previously fundraised for the Foundation, cycling the length of New Zealand. He was in a group of three whose lives were all impacted by neurological disease. “As conversations open up, it is very clear to see just how far-reaching the numerous neurological conditions are in our communities,” Emma says. “For me, the Neurological Foundation offers hope to those of us who see and feel the impacts of neurological conditions and in particular for our children, the next generation.” Miss Maude fabric store in Greytown raised nearly $5k for the Neurological Foundation