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4 | InTouch AUTUMN 2026 Myotonic Dystrophy Group Meetings CMT Group Meetings Would you like to run our online CMT Support Group meetings? We are looking for a facilitator to run these monthly meetings. For more information, please email Natalie on natalie@mda.org.nz If you or a family member has myotonic dystrophy, there is an online support group who meets on the second Tuesday of the month on Zoom, from 7.00pm – 8.00pm. Email info@mda.org.nz for more information. NEWS ROUNDUP In Touch online If you are receiving this copy of In Touch in the post and no longer require a physical copy or would prefer to read the issue digitally, please let us know and help us save costs (and some trees!). Email us at info@mda.org.nz to go ‘digital’! Bradley Jenkin Memorial Fund — Round 2 Applications for Round 2 of the Bradley Jenkin Memorial Fund are now open & close on 30th April 2026. Members with a condition can apply for funding for vehicle and home modifications, technology, education, sports, hobbies, driving lessons. For more information on the BJMF or to apply now, visit www.mda.org.nz/What-We-Offer New Facebook group for young men with DMD (16+) You don’t have to go it alone. Let’s connect. Are you a young man (16+) living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Looking for people who get it — friends who face the same challenges, share the same jokes, and understand the ups and downs? Talk real life. Share what you’re into. Support each other. Have your say. MDANZ wants to create a new Facebook group - a safe, relaxed space just for you, run by people who care and created with your voice in mind . Whether you’re navigating independence, school, health, or just want to chill and chat. If you are interested, please message us via Facebook or send us an email – info@mda.org.nz Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of members of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand will be held on Tuesday 28th April 2026, from 7pm by Zoom . The Zoom link and agenda will be sent closer to the date. Save the date! Branch AGM’s Northern Branch: Held online via Zoom on Sunday 19th April at 2.00pm. Central Region Branch: Held online via Zoom on Tuesday 7th April at 7.00pm. South Island Branch: Held online via Zoom on Monday 13th April at 7.00pm.