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“I had personal experience of the impact of neurological dysfunction on my life [so] it was an easy choice to support the Neurological Foundation.” Helen also took the opportunity as a way “to give something back to those at the front line of neurological research”. Our new community fundraising programme allows us to rally our supporters into becoming advocates for the Foundation beyond an annual donation or membership fee. Raising Hope is aligned with our new brand and is inspirational to those looking to do more for the Foundation. Our supporters who donate on a regular basis are the backbone of the Foundation allowing us to continue to fund ground-breaking research but with your help, we can do so much more. With the ability to create a personalised fundraising page with a target to reach and a story or reason behind the fundraising challenge, our supporters can get out into their communities to champion the Neurological Foundation in their own way. There are currently over 30 major community events happening throughout New Zealand that potential fundraisers can participate in, as well as individual personal challenges and celebration pages for birthdays, graduations or other life events. Helen Rook, completed the Trail Marathon inWellington Our supporters are the driving force that pushes the Neurological Foundation into funding innovative research, and we hope, with your help, you’ll join us on our new journey into community fundraising. The Neurological Foundation is one of the official organisations you can raise money for when you sign up to participate in Round the Bays in March 2020. Paired perfectly with our Brain Awareness Month event series and Brain Awareness Week, this is a wonderful opportunity to continue your support of the Foundation by bringing awareness into your communities. Get your friends, families or co-workers together and either walk, run, or dance your way around the bay! If you sign up now to be one of the Neurological Foundation Round the Bays fundraisers, you’ll receive 30% off the entry fee, just enter our discount code RTB20NFD when prompted. Now’s your chance to get involved. This exclusive discount is only available to the first 100 entries associated with the Neurological Foundation, so you’ll have to act fast if you’d like to take advantage of this great discount. We are excited to be part of this amazing community in partnership with Round the Bays and cannot wait to start raising hope with all of you. Headlines 9