In December 2023, John was diagnosed with MND, a time that John and his wife describe as ‘terrifying’.
By January the following year, John had become part of the MND NSW Advisor program, getting him on track to receive the support he needed, and providing information about motor neurone disease and how it may affect him and his family.
MND NSW has printed cards that people with speech difficulties may wish to carry and use in their interactions with others. Thanks to your feedback, we've also got a mobile phone background/lock screen wallpaper version of our speech cards.
With his fans eagerly awaiting the tasty treats Don delivered to them each week, it was only a matter of time before he was asked to share his culinary secrets. Thankfully, he has – in the form of the cookbook Don’s Delights.
As a retired Pastor, Don McMurray has guided many through life. Now, he’s guiding people through the optimal way to make passionfruit slice, banana bread, liquorice pumpkin soup, biscuits and much more, selling his cookbook through Club Charlestown to raise funds for MND NSW.
In 2023, MND NSW was involved in a research project that aimed to understand healthcare inequities of people living with MND in NSW, here are the results.
Don’t let home access stop you accessing the community. Get out and about with confidence knowing you can use your Decpac EBL portable ramp when you need it.
