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32 Impact through collaboration: a brief snapshot Connectingwith generous supporters •Met regularly with the Neurological Alliance – a group of charities advocating for better outcomes for people livingwith neurological conditions. Included briefings to newgovernment ministers • Partnered with Neurologists Association of NZ (NANZ) and Australia New Zealand Association of Neurologists (ANZAN) to offer a clinical scholarship • EnabledMultiple Sclerosis Research Trust to award a PhD scholarship by hosting the funding • Reviewed research grant applications for The CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury Trust • Led brain-health information stand at National Fieldays with the Aotearoa Brain Project; Centre for Brain Research, University of Auckland; & Brain Health Research Centre, University of Otago • Collaborated with neurological research community to develop a framework for future Programme & Platform funding • Continued to work with NZ Rugby Foundation, Centre for Brain Research at the University of Auckland, and the Neurological Foundation Human Brain Bank on growing brain donations to the Sports Brain Bank Thank you to our wonderful community, frompeoplewho’ve fundraised or donated through the year to our loyal regular donors, and peoplewho have so generously included a gift in theirWill. Without you, we simply couldn’t fund the kind of incrediblework you’ve read about in this impact report. Feeling inspired? There are different ways you can contribute. Whatever you choose, please know that your giftwill be gratefully received and invested wisely for the greater good. • Make a donation. Regardless of size, your gift matters • Become a regular giver. This offers certainty and helps us plan efficiently • Consider including a gift in yourWill. What a beautiful way to ensure a lasting legacy Visit www.neurological.org.nz or call 0508272467 for more information