In the lead up to Christmas, we celebrated alongside the team at ICAP Sydney as one of the chosen charities lucky enough to be selected to take part in the ICAP Charity Day held on Tuesday 10th December. Steve Nixon, a broker at ICAP in Sydney, nominated MND NSW as a chosen charity in memory of his brother who he lost to MND.
Lyn Pennock and her amazing team of crafty ladies have been busy sewing and knitting up a storm for their Christmas stall at Chester Square that they held on Thursday 5th December. But it’s not their first rodeo. In fact, Lyn has been hosting these market stalls for nearly twelve years now. Everything she sells has been lovingly handcrafted and donated to the stall so all proceeds go direct to MND NSW. To date, Lyn has raised a whopping $85,798. ‘I’m aiming for $100,000,’ she said.
There are increasing numbers of places providing accessible accommodation which allows those living with disabilities to experience a wider level of choice when planning a trip away. There are several organisations which can provide useful information regarding accessible accommodation and holidays and here is a roundup of the best ones.
The MND NSW e-news December 2019 edition is hot off the press. You can read this edition here. Get the e-news delivered your inbox by subscribing to the MND NSW e-news.
While caring for a loved one with MND can be very rewarding, it also involves many stressors. It can be difficult for carers to find time for themselves and since caregiving can be an ongoing challenge, the emotional impact can snowball over time. And so, it’s important to remember that carers also need to take time out to care for themselves so they can continue to provide the best care for others.
