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A Pathway to Hope: Ryman Event Series Dunedin 6 May 2 PM Dr Lucia Schweitzer Frances Hodgkins Ryman Retirement Village 40 Fenton Crescent, St Clair, Dunedin Lucia Schweitzer is a neuroscientist researching Alzheimer’s disease at the Biochemistry Department at the University of Otago, Dunedin. Lucia received her Master’s and PhD degrees in Molecular Biology from the University in Vienna, Austria. In 2012, she joined a team of researchers around Professor Cliff Abraham in Dunedin who is investigating the mechanisms underlying Alzheimer’s disease and are exploring therapeutic avenues. To RSVP please contact Kate Morgan by calling 03 455 7936. Hamilton 20 May 2 PM Ms. Laverne Robilliard Hilda Ross Ryman Retirement Village 30 Ruakura Road, Hamilton East Laverne is currently a second year PhD student based at the Centre for Brain Research at Auckland University. She received the W& B Millers Postgraduate Scholarship from the Neurological Foundation in 2017 to carry out research looking into how Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) tumours regulate the immune system. GBM is currently an incurable brain tumour that is highly aggressive. For successful treatment, she needs to understand how these tumours ingeniously re-program our own immune systems against us, and hopefully combat this from occurring. To RSVP please contact Trish de Jong by calling 07 853 6148. Cuppa Tea for MND Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Awareness Week will be June 17-23. What better way to show your support during MND Awareness Week this year than to host a Cuppa Tea for MND event? MND New Zealand Fundraising Manager Kate Dalders says, “MND Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness and educate people about motor neurone disease. Hosting a Cuppa Tea for MND not only raises awareness, but also raises vital funds which enable our support team members to continue providing support to people with MND and their families nationwide.” If you’d like know more about MND Awareness Week, contact kate.dalders@mnd.org.nz Magnolia Tea Party Celebrate a moment of joy with Dementia Auckland by getting together to enjoy a decadent high tea at Cordis, Auckland. Including a luxurious high tea, beverages, guest speakers, entertainment and a goodie bag. Four out of five people in New Zealand are affected in some way by dementia – it impacts almost everyone. Each year, 60 people benefit from Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, a form of treatment that’s proven to have a positive impact on memory, mood and quality of life for those living with dementia. With your support, we hope to double this number and help even more families make the most of every moment. Places are limited so book your seats early. Please email events@dementiaauckland.org.nz or buy tickets at magnoliateaparty.eventbrite.co.nz Community News 4 Headlines